®Planning appeal decision
70 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PJ
Planning appeal 6005419 at 70 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PJ (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the Grade II listed building, known as 53-74 Eccleston Square SW1, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pimlico Conservation Area.
alterations to roof and loft area to create habitable floor level including additional bedroom and ancillary space
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- SW1V 1PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the Grade II listed building, known as 53-74 Eccleston Square SW1, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pimlico Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed works would cause harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and conservation area through loss and erosion of key historic features and characteristics, which was not justified by clear and convincing public benefits and therefore could not be approved.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 42Policy 44Policy 45Policy PIM 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209Paragraph 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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