®Planning appeal decision
3 Leinster Mews, City of Westminster, London, W2 3EY
Planning appeal 3376223 at 3 Leinster Mews, City of Westminster, London, W2 3EY (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether 5-10 Craven Hill Gardens are residential (Nos 5-10) and, if so, whether the living conditions of existing occupiers of Nos 7 and 8 are likely to be affected through the use of the proposed development, with particular regard to privacy.
replacement of windows and creation of new roof terrace at third floor level
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- W2 3EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether 5-10 Craven Hill Gardens are residential (Nos 5-10) and, if so, whether the living conditions of existing occupiers of Nos 7 and 8 are likely to be affected through the use of the proposed development, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of existing occupiers of Nos 7 and 8 through increased overlooking and loss of privacy, conflicting with Policy 7 of the City Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 42
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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