®Planning appeal decision
68 Westbourne Park Villas, London, W2 5EB
Planning appeal 3366782 at 68 Westbourne Park Villas, London, W2 5EB (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the side dormers on the character and appearance of the host building, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area.
Retrospective Application for replacement of roof and erection of rear and side dormers, alterations to fenestration including replacement of windows, installation of plant machinery within enclosure at roof level and associated external alterations ”
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
- Postcode
- W2 5EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the side dormers on the character and appearance of the host building, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area
What decided it
The side dormers would introduce discordant development in a prominent location that would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the modest public benefits from refurbishment could not outweigh the great weight required to be given to conservation of the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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