®Planning appeal decision
7 Leamington Road Villas, London, W11 1HS
construction of rear extensions at lower and ground floor level and installation rooflights, amalgamation of the lower ground and ground floor flat and proposed new spiral staircase from ground floor level to access garden at basement without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/08197/FULL, dated 9 April 2025
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying condition 1 and the revised design of the extensions and fenestration would have upon the character and appearance of the building and the area, and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Aldridge Road Villas and Leamington Road Villas Conservation Area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with particular reference to privacy, noise and disturbance from use of the external roof terrace
What decided it
The changed fenestration creates a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that cannot be justified by the public benefits of the scheme, and the lack of clear information about the external roof terrace prevents proper assessment of impacts on neighbouring living conditions.
Framework references: 11, 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy 7, Policy 33
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.