Ground and Basement Floor, 101 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UW

Planning appeal 3357914 at Ground and Basement Floor, 101 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UW (City of Westminster Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 February 2026 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents in relation to noise.

Without the requisite planning permission and within the last 4 years, the installation of three air conditioning units at rear ground floor level of the Property

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: White P
Postcode: W2 4UW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents in relation to noise
Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Westbourne Conservation area

What decided it

The absence of an acoustic assessment and associated mitigation measures meant the development would cause demonstrable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions, which outweighed the operational benefits to the business.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: The London Plan (2021) Policy D13The London Plan (2021) Policy D14City of Westminster City Plan 2019-2040 (2021) Policy 7City of Westminster City Plan 2019-2040 (2021) Policy 33City of Westminster City Plan 2019-2040 (2021) Policy 38

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