®Planning appeal decision
7 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5QH
Planning appeal 3369803 at 7 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5QH (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 10 December 2025 by Inspector Hole K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area.
An openable shopfront onto Paddington Street
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hole K
- Postcode
- W1U 5QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The high quality design, materials and colour of the shopfront, combined with its integration within the diverse commercial character of the area and the mitigating visual interest of the awnings and tables, means the development preserves rather than harms the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
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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