®Planning appeal decision
75 Dean Street, London, W1D 3PU
Planning appeal 3350517 at 75 Dean Street, London, W1D 3PU (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 29 May 2025 by Inspector Heywood S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed external terrace on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with particular reference to the potential for noise disturbance.
partial demolition; replacement of the ground floor Dean Street frontage; reconfiguration of the third floor; construction of a new fourth floor; new external terrace at fourth floor; green roofing; alterations to the façades including new windows, new plant equipment and ductwork; cycle parking and associated external works in connection with dual use of the building as offices (Class E) and / or a private members’ club (sui generis)
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Heywood S
- Postcode
- W1D 3PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed external terrace on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with particular reference to the potential for noise disturbance
What decided it
The noise survey demonstrating that the proposed terrace use would comply with the Council's SPD noise criteria of 39dB at the nearest sensitive receptor, combined with the design features and operational management restrictions limiting use to 8am-11pm with 40 seated persons only, meant the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to living conditions of nearby occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan Policy 2City Plan Policy 7City Plan Policy 10City Plan Policy 14City Plan Policy 16City Plan Policy 20City Plan Policy 29City Plan Policy 33Soho Neighbourhood Plan Policy 10Soho Neighbourhood Plan Policy 12
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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