Planning appeal decision
422 Edgware Road, London, W2 1EG
Planning appeal 3366787 at 422 Edgware Road, London, W2 1EG (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 18 August 2025 by Inspector Cater S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
alterations to shopfront and relocation of the primary entrance door on Edgware Road
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Not Applicable
- Inspector
- Cater S
- Postcode
- W2 1EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance caused by the loss of the original corner entrance and replacement of traditional timber detailing with modern aluminium framing was not offset by surviving elements or any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Shopfronts, Blinds and Signs Supplementary Planning Guidance
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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