Planning appeal decision
104 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AA
Planning appeal 3342537 at 104 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2024 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
‘The removal of the internal staircase located in the main entrance hall of the ground floor of 104 Eaton Square together with internal and external heritage reinstatement and restoration works.’
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- SW1W 9AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
What decided it
The removal of the original staircase would cause less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building, and the public benefits of the proposal, primarily private benefits to the appellant, do not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 39 of the City of Westminster City Plan 2019-2040
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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