Planning appeal decision
180 Ashley Gardens , Emery Hill Street , Westminster , London, SW1P 1PD
Planning appeal 3356529 at 180 Ashley Gardens , Emery Hill Street , Westminster , London, SW1P 1PD (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westminster Cathedral Conservation Area.
Installation of double glazed windows
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gardner L
- Postcode
- SW1P 1PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westminster Cathedral Conservation Area
What decided it
The absence of detailed, scaled elevation drawings specific to the appeal site made it impossible to determine that the proposed windows would preserve the consistent appearance and architectural value of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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