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Allowed21 October 20266011405

17 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QB

Planning appeal 6011405 at 17 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QB (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 21 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the fold-down benches on the character and appearance of the area, including the Mayfair Conservation Area.

shopfront alterations without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 23/08800/FULL, dated 6 June 2024

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Postcode
W1J 6QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the fold-down benches on the character and appearance of the area, including the Mayfair Conservation Area
  • the effect of the fold-down benches on highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The removal of condition 6 would cause low-level harm to the significance of the Mayfair Conservation Area, and applying NPPF Policy S4, the private benefits of outdoor seating are substantially outweighed by adverse effects when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework.

the private benefits of outdoor seating for the restaurant are substantially outweighed by the low-level harm to the significance of the Mayfair Conservation Area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 38City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 39City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 40City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 42City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 44City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 45City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 29City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 32City Plan 2019-2040 Policy 48Mayfair Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2038 Policy MR5Mayfair Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2038 Policy MD

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