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Dismissed12 March 20263374998

42 - 44 George Street, City of Westminster, London, W1U 7ES

Planning appeal 3374998 at 42 - 44 George Street, City of Westminster, London, W1U 7ES (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 12 March 2026 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Portman Estate Conservation Area.

modifications to the front ground floor windows and main entrance door, including the installation of an external access ramp

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Armstrong N
Postcode
W1U 7ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Portman Estate Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed modern door and window design in aluminium frames would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and fail to preserve or enhance it, and the claimed public benefits do not outweigh the great weight required to be given to conservation of the designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 42Policy 44Policy 45
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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