®Planning appeal decision
61 Marlborough Place, City of Westminster, London, NW8 0PT
Demolition and reconstruction of front boundary wall and entrance arch; removal of mature Tree of Heaven and replaced with a new semi-mature tree; new landscaping including a resin bound pathway; and access ramp
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edginton A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the Grade II listed 61 and 63 Marlborough Place, including setting
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area
What decided it
The structural evidence demonstrating that the Tree of Heaven was directly responsible for the boundary wall's dangerous lean and instability, combined with the tree's poor condition and unsuitability for its location, outweighed the minor adverse effects of its removal when balanced against the heritage benefits of restoring the listed boundary treatment.
Plan policies cited: City Plan Policy 34, City Plan Policy 38, City Plan Policy 39
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