Planning appeal decision
Gloucester Place, Opposite No. 16, London, W1U 8HA
Planning appeal 6013735 at Gloucester Place, Opposite No. 16, London, W1U 8HA (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to its effect on the settings of the Grade II listed building (Worcester Arms Public House) and the Portman Estate Conservation Area.
described on the application form as the proposed deployment of a Street Hub 3 unit
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- advertisement
- Postcode
- W1U 8HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to its effect on the settings of the Grade II listed building (Worcester Arms Public House) and the Portman Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The size, siting and illumination of the proposed digital screens would cause unacceptable harm to the amenity of the area by appearing as a conspicuous and discordant feature that would undermine the established character and harm the settings of the listed building and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 42Policy 44Policy 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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