Planning appeal decision
16 Bloomfield Terrace, London, SW1W 8PG
Planning appeal 3364433 at 16 Bloomfield Terrace, London, SW1W 8PG (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residential properties with particular regard to outlook and noise and vibration.
The relocation of 4 No. air source heat pump units (ASHP), installed within the roof area of 16 Bloomfield Terrace
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Dowsett J
- Postcode
- SW1W 8PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residential properties with particular regard to outlook and noise and vibration.
What decided it
The noise assessment demonstrated compliance with planning requirements and the development would not cause harm to living conditions of nearby residents with regard to outlook, noise or vibration.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 37Policy 42
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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