Planning appeal decision
Flat 5 , 90 Sutherland Avenue, London, W9 2QR
Planning appeal 3364173 at Flat 5 , 90 Sutherland Avenue, London, W9 2QR (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 7 October 2025 by Inspector Packman J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area.
dormer loft conversion with the installation of no3 rooflights and roof of existing front dormer to be increased in height
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Packman J
- Postcode
- W9 2QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal, being carefully proportioned, well-detailed, and subservient in character, would preserve the character and appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area and satisfy the duty under section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan Policy 38City Plan Policy 39City Plan Policy 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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