®Planning appeal decision
Penthouse 95 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AQ
Planning appeal 3372609 at Penthouse 95 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AQ (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 6 March 2026 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the consequences of varying condition 1 of planning permission ref 24/06846/FULL and the works would (i) preserve the Grade II* listed building 83-102 Eaton Square or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, (ii) preserve the settings of neighbouring listed buildings, and (iii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Belgravia Conservation Area.
described as ‘LBC to accompany a Section 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) - ref: PP-13968271 to approved Planning and Listed Building Applications 24/06846/FULL and 24/06847/LBC. The application proposes minor alterations to the approved fenestration of the front elevation, specifically: 1. The fenestration for each former Flat T bay revised to include three pairs of double sliding doors. 2. The omission of the consented intermediate nib walls fronting the approved sliding doors of the former Flat U bays.’
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- SW1W 9AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the consequences of varying condition 1 of planning permission ref 24/06846/FULL and the works would (i) preserve the Grade II* listed building 83-102 Eaton Square or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, (ii) preserve the settings of neighbouring listed buildings, and (iii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Belgravia Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm caused to the significance of the Grade II* listed building by the proposed alterations to the front elevation fenestration, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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