Planning appeal decision
45 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SD
Planning appeal 3339778 at 45 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SD (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2024 by Inspector Searson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development and works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the Soho Conservation Area.
the installation of replacement glazed and metal framed canopy over the terrace
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Searson C
- Postcode
- W1D 4SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development and works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the Soho Conservation Area
What decided it
The infilling of the fanlight would change the proportions of the door opening and disrupt the hierarchy of window openings characteristic of Georgian buildings, causing less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area that cannot be justified by the cited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 1 of the Soho Neighbourhood Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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