®Planning appeal decision
Warwick House, Stable Yard, London, SW1A 1BD
Planning appeal 3376433 at Warwick House, Stable Yard, London, SW1A 1BD (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 5 June 2026 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted in respect of lighting meet the requirements of Condition 11 and demonstrate that the proposed development would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building known as Warwick House, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St James's Conservation Area.
Alteration to windows and doors, restoration of front porch, removal of chimneystack, extension on 4 th and 5th floors at roof level (change of pitch to consented 5th floor/ new mansard roof), and extension within lightwell, reinstatement of balustrading to terrace and planting bed and replacement of back stair and lift, replacement of roof finishes/introdu ction of insulation layer, omission of existing chimney, new external lighting, security equipment, and new air condensers
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- SW1A 1BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the details submitted in respect of lighting meet the requirements of Condition 11 and demonstrate that the proposed development would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building known as Warwick House, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St James's Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed lighting, comprising traditional lanterns and contemporary recessed units and LED strips of modest size and minimalist form, would preserve the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area by maintaining the legibility of the building's architectural and functional hierarchy and the utilitarian character of the lower ground floor service spaces.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 42Policy 44Policy 45Policy 33(B)
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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