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Dismissed7 May 20263366039

13-14 Randolph Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1AN

Planning appeal 3366039 at 13-14 Randolph Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1AN (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2026 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council acted unreasonably by not giving due regard to other decisions it had previously made in relation to basements and failing to follow case law in respect of precedents.

Construction of single-storey basement, excavation of front lightwell to extend to the new basement level, associated internal alterations, installation of new mechanical plant equipment, and associated works

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Praine N
Postcode
W9 1AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the Council acted unreasonably by not giving due regard to other decisions it had previously made in relation to basements and failing to follow case law in respect of precedents
  • Whether the Council gave adequate reasons as to why the depth of the basement caused harm to heritage assets

What decided it

The Council's failure to give clear and accurate reasons as to why the basement caused heritage-related harm to the listed building or conservation area, unsupported by objective analysis, constituted unreasonable behaviour resulting in unnecessary expense.

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