®Planning appeal decision
Lower Ground and Ground Floor, 53 Bolsover Street, London, W1W 5NG
Planning appeal 6010775 at Lower Ground and Ground Floor, 53 Bolsover Street, London, W1W 5NG (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposals would lead to an unacceptable loss of employment space.
the change of use of the lower ground and ground floor from office use under Class E(c) to residential Class C3 to form 1 x 1 bedroom unit and 1 x studio unit
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- W1W 5NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether or not the proposals would lead to an unacceptable loss of employment space
What decided it
The appeal site is located in an area that functions and is experienced as predominantly residential in character, and the proposals would reinstate an original residential use, satisfying the requirements of Policy 17 of the City of Westminster City Plan 2026.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City of Westminster City Plan 2026 Policy 17(d)London Plan (2021) Policy E1London Plan (2021) Policy SD5
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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