Planning appeal decision
33 Craven Road, London, W2 3QA
Planning appeal 3359769 at 33 Craven Road, London, W2 3QA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 25 November 2025 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 29-45 Craven Road W2, or its setting, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses; and the extent to which the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area.
as per Appeal A
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- W2 3QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 29-45 Craven Road W2, or its setting, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses; and the extent to which the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area
What decided it
The level of harm to the listed building's special interest and the Bayswater Conservation Area's character and appearance was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, and clear and convincing justification for the less than substantial harm had not been demonstrated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
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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