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Dismissed17 September 20263377217

33, Craven Road, London, UK, W2 3BX

Planning appeal 3377217 at 33, Craven Road, London, UK, W2 3BX (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2026 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the scheme preserves the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and, linked to that, whether the development/works preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the conservation area.

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor retail and services
Inspector
O'Brien L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the scheme preserves the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and, linked to that, whether the development/works preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the conservation area
  • the effect of the scheme on highway safety

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets, to which great weight must be given under the Framework, is not outweighed by the economic benefits of the scheme, and the scheme creates unacceptable highway safety risks.

the public benefits of the scheme, comprising economic benefits to the business and wider area footfall, do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the Grade II listed building and the Bayswater Conservation Area, to which great weight must be given

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 42Policy 44Policy 45Policy 28Policy 29Policy 48

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