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Dismissed25 February 20253353403

50 Hugh Street, London, SW1V 4ER

Planning appeal 3353403 at 50 Hugh Street, London, SW1V 4ER (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2025 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the housing stock in the area with particular regard to the adopted local development plan policies.

change of use from a residential to use as a short term rental/holiday let

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
O'Brien L
Postcode
SW1V 4ER

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the housing stock in the area with particular regard to the adopted local development plan policies

What decided it

The proposal would remove a residential dwelling from the housing stock in an area where all existing housing must be protected under the adopted development plan, and the site is located in a predominantly residential neighbourhood where the London Plan does not promote serviced accommodation.

The limited weight given to the tourism and economic benefits of the scheme was insufficient to outweigh the harm caused by the conflict with the adopted development plan and the loss of residential housing stock

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 8C of the City of Westminster City Plan 2019-2040Policy SD4 of the London PlanPolicy E10 of the London Plan

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