Planning appeal decision
1 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0LA
Planning appeal 6002538 at 1 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0LA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 15 July 2026 by Inspector Patrick Whelan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
the installation of three retractable fabric awnings on the Margaret Street façade
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- Patrick Whelan
- Postcode
- W1G 0LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the special architectural interest of the listed building and the appearance of the conservation area, and the identified harm could not be justified by the limited public benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan policy 42City Plan policy 44City Plan policy 45London Plan policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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