Planning appeal decision
27 Grove End Road , London , NW8 9BS
Planning appeal 3368513 at 27 Grove End Road , London , NW8 9BS (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2025 by Inspector Jamieson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new vehicular access on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians.
alterations to the front boundary treatment including new railings and gates and provision of new vehicular access
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jamieson S
- Postcode
- NW8 9BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed new vehicular access on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians
What decided it
The proposed new vehicular access would unacceptably increase risk for pedestrians through impeded sightlines and proliferation of access points in a location with consistent high pedestrian activity, with no demonstrable need for the access given existing on-site turning space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 25Policy 27Policy 28Policy 43Policy T6
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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