Planning appeal decision
33c Craven Road, London, W2 3BX
Planning appeal 6005051 at 33c Craven Road, London, W2 3BX (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2026 by Inspector L J O'Brien, 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.
Retrospective approval for the replacement of a previously damaged black timber panel with a new timber serving hatch on the Brook Mews North elevation at ground floor level
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning listed building and conservation area
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- L J O'Brien
- Postcode
- W2 3BX
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 less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets, to which great weight must be given, is not outweighed by the economic benefits of the scheme.
The economic benefits of facilitating the small business operation were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the Grade II listed building and the Bayswater Conservation Area, to which great weight must be given under the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 42Policy 44Policy 45Policy 28Policy 29Policy 48
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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