®Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 207 Sussex Gardens, City of Westminster, London, W2 2RJ
Planning appeal 3357234 at Flat 2, 207 Sussex Gardens, City of Westminster, London, W2 2RJ (City of Westminster Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether creation of the proposed access door to a new rear balcony would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
replacement of first floor flat 2 windows to front elevations, replacement of first floor flat 2 windows to upvc to rear elevation, creation of access door to flat roof via new metal balcony and use flat roof as a terrace garden, internal alterations first floor flat 2. Appeal B: APP/X5990/Y/24/3357234 Flat 2, 207 Sussex Gardens, City of Westminster, London W2 2RJ
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- W2 2RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether creation of the proposed access door to a new rear balcony would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed door and balcony would fail to preserve the listed building and its features of special architectural or historic interest, and would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the great weight to be given to the assets' conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 7
- 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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