®Planning appeal decision
13-14 Randolph Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1AN
Planning appeal 3366040 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 proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 13 and 14 Randolph Road W9 and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area.
the 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
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- W9 1AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 13 and 14 Randolph Road W9 and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maida Vale Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building caused by the deepening of the front lightwell could not be justified by the public benefits of the proposal, which were insufficient to outweigh the great weight attached to heritage conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 45, B, 3Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Paragraph 45.7Paragraph 45.10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 210
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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