®Planning appeal decision
35E Sutherland Avenue , London, London, W9 2HE
Planning appeal 3355283 at 35E Sutherland Avenue , London, London, W9 2HE (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 13 June 2025 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for the occupiers of the top floor flat at No 33 Sutherland Avenue, with particular regard to loss of privacy.
the replacement of an existing window at rear elevation of third floor level with a door to access the flat roof terrace
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- W9 2HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for the occupiers of the top floor flat at No 33 Sutherland Avenue, with particular regard to loss of privacy
What decided it
The small size of the terrace and the limited viewing angles into the neighbouring flat mean that the moderate increase in terrace use resulting from the door would not cause unacceptable harm to the neighbours' living conditions or privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7 of the 2021 City Plan 2019—2040Policy 33 of the 2021 City Plan 2019—2040Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 215
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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