Planning appeal decision
46 Boscobel Place, London, SW1W 9PE
Planning appeal 3350076 at 46 Boscobel Place, London, SW1W 9PE (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Belgravia Conservation Area.
installation of one air condenser unit at roof level
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- SW1W 9PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Belgravia Conservation Area
What decided it
The air condenser unit's scale, setback position, and proximity to the chimney stack would ensure it appears as a subordinate addition that preserves the character and appearance of the conservation area and does not visually dominate the roof form.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
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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