®Planning appeal decision
2 Wellington Road, London, NW8 9SP
Planning appeal 3375557 at 2 Wellington Road, London, NW8 9SP (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 8 May 2026 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the character and appearance of the St. John's Wood Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced.
Retention of a larger rear dormer window as built, with casement window
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- NW8 9SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the character and appearance of the St. John's Wood Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The proposed dormer window, although larger than the extant permission, would be well-contained, have limited public visibility, and would not compromise the character and appearance of the St. John's Wood Conservation Area when experienced within its wider context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 57
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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