Planning appeal decision
102 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DT
Planning appeal 3364492 at 102 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DT (City of London Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2026 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including designated heritage assets.
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- Authority
- City of London Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- EC2V 6DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm at the higher end of the less than substantial scale to the grade I listed St Mary le Bow Church and its setting, which could not be justified by the moderate public benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS2CS6CS10DM10.1DM10.4CS12DM12.1D8HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 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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