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Planning appeals in City of Westminster Council, 2023
108 appeals decided in 2023, 25% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed28 December 2023· minor3327993Bayswater Ate, Moscow Road, Westminster, London, W2 4LH
Installation of Electronic Communications Apparatus at Rooftop at Bayswater ATE, Moscow Road, Westminster, London, W2 4LH
- Allowed28 December 2023· minor3324186Bayswater Automatic Telephone Exchange, Moscow Road, Westminster, London, W2 4LH
Installation of Electronic Communications Apparatus at Rooftop at Bayswater ATE, Moscow Road, Westminster, London, W2 4LH
- Allowed27 December 2023· commercial332518942-44 George Street, London, W1U 7ES
- Allowed22 December 2023· ldc331850111 Hinde Street, London, W1U 3BD
Investigatory works including removal of brickwork required in lowering of shop floor level and alteration of stallriser in conjunction with new doorway within the site's frontage
- Allowed21 December 2023· commercial3323665318 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1HF
Temporary display of replica façade building wrap to the south elevation incorporating non-illuminated static advertisement measuring 4.8m X 22m (landscape) for a period of 24 months
- Dismissed21 December 2023· ldc3309062Ground Floor Flat, 41 Fifth Avenue, London, W10 4DL
There have been no building operations. This certificate is submitted to confirm that the non- permanent garden office caravan is a caravan as defined in the relevant legislation and not a building that has been undertaken by a building operation. It is used incidentally to the dwelling, and therefore there has been no development under S55 of the TCPA
- Dismissed8 December 2023· householder332758464 Bourne Street, London, SW1W 8JD
a new mansard extension to the existing two storey wing to Graham Terrace. S
- Dismissed8 December 2023· householder332107621 Alexander Street, London, W2 5NT
rear roof terrace over rear outrigger and access door from the second floor
- Dismissed6 December 2023· commercial332616017-19 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LE
a digital advertising screen measuring 20 x 10 metres for the display of static poster images
- Dismissed6 December 2023· householder332468113 Catherine Place, London, SW1E 6DX
the “installation of 1 external air conditioning unit within a noise reducing housing above planned mansard roof extension that will not be visible from street
- Dismissed24 November 2023· householder332844883A Chester Square, London, SW1W 9HJ
erection of mansard roof extension with terrace and associated works
- Dismissed24 November 2023· other332291243 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BP
upgrading of the existing gas supply, installation of external and internal gas pipe apparatus
- Dismissed24 November 2023· minor332291043 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5BP
upgrading of the existing gas supply, installation of external and internal gas pipe apparatus
- Allowed23 November 2023· minor3324056Boots The Chemists Ltd, 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL
Change of use of the ground floor from a retail unit (Class E) to an adult gaming centre (sui generis) with external alterations and associated works
- Allowed23 November 2023· advert3321186Turner House 16 Great Marlborough Street, City Of Westminster, London, W1F 7HS
a white flagpole and flag
- Dismissed23 November 2023· minor3316683141 Ebury Street, London, SW1W 9QW
described as, ‘temporary siting of a florist kiosk to the private forecourt area to the front of unlisted building, No 141 Ebury Street for one year
- Dismissed21 November 2023· minor332066866 Marlborough Place, London, NW8 0PL
creation of a mansard roof extension to create second floor accommodation
- Dismissed17 November 2023· minor332197091 Frampton Street, London, NW8 8NA
replacement of existing third floor level and erection of roof extension with terrace for use as 2 residential units; Installation of cladding; replacement of windows and doors; and associated external alterations
- Dismissed16 November 2023· minor3320807T G I Fridays, 6 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HZ
use of ground floor and basement as public house (sui generis). External and internal alterations including new entrance doors and modifications to windows/shopfronts including installation of awnings, replacement ventilation system and installation of plant
- Dismissed15 November 2023· householder332521062 Marne Street, London, City Of Westminster, W10 4JF
a rear extension
- Appeal Withdrawn9 November 2023· minor330733311, Strand, London, WC2N 5HR
- Dismissed3 November 2023· householder332769010 Chapel Street , London, SW1X 7BY
a new basement level, single storey rear extension at lower ground level, single storey rear extension at ground level, alterations to openings, new raised garden area to rear
- Dismissed3 November 2023· householder3326351124 Lupus Street, London, SW1V 4AN
the provision of a mansard roof, the removal of the front, lower ground floor lightwell steps, the replacement of the lower ground floor lightwell doors beneath the ground floor entrance to match existing, lowering of the floor level within the front vaults and the alteration and addition of windows to the front, rear and side elevations of the dwellinghouse
- Notice upheld19 October 2023· enforcement330662355 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HR
Without the requisite planning permission and within the last 4 years, the installation of a metal structure at the rear of the Property, shown outlined red in Photographs A and B, and associated fixtures, fixings and cabling
- Dismissed18 October 2023· commercial332436389 Charlwood Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 4PB
a barber rotating pole made of glass and plastic to be fitted on the wall of the property; barber mobile sign which has hair style photos placed outside the shop
- Notice upheld18 October 2023· enforcement33101203 - 5 Kilburn High Road, Westminster, London, NW6 5SD
Without the benefit of planning permission and within the last 4 years the installation of metal ducting equipment to the southern flank elevation of the Property
- Notice upheld16 October 2023· enforcement3312705The Buildings and Associated Land at 104 Ilbert Street, London, W10 4QE
Without the requisite planning permission and within the last four years, the installation of four uPVC windows on the front and side elevations of the Property at ground and first floor level (“the Unauthorised Works”)
- Allowed13 October 2023· commercial332109628-32 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RH
2 no. halo illuminated fascia lettering signs, one to be installed onto the Westbourne Grove elevation (south), and the other to be installed onto the Newton Road elevation (west); 2 no. internally illuminated projecting signs, one to be installed onto the Westbourne Grove elevation (south), and the other to be installed onto the Newton Road elevation (west)
- Dismissed13 October 2023· commercial331850516-17 Hay Hill, London, W1J 8NY
2no. non-illuminated flag banners with text (H2665mm x W1400mm)
- Dismissed13 October 2023· other331253520 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0QE
- Dismissed13 October 2023· householder331251320 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0QE
Conversion of loft space to habitable rooms and associated works, including erection of dormer window, internal staircase, etc
- Allowed3 October 2023· minor331647211 The Strand, London, WC2N 5HR
the infilling at ground floor (undercroft) level to Charing Cross frontage to create additional commercial floorspace (Class E)
- Dismissed21 September 2023· other33175665 Lord North Street, London, SW1P 3LA
demolition of existing extension at rear ground floor level with excavation beneath and part of built-up garden area; and erection of new extensions at lower ground and ground floor level
- Dismissed21 September 2023· minor33175655 Lord North Street, London, SW1P 3LA
demolition of existing extension at rear ground floor level with excavation beneath and part of built-up garden area; and erection of new extensions at lower ground and ground floor level
- Dismissed21 September 2023· minor331560269 Basement, Warwick Avenue, London, W9 2PP
described on the application form as “Proposed single storey Glazed Veranda extension to form Garden room” but more accurately on the appeal form and the Council’s
- Dismissed18 September 2023· minor3316697Basement Flat 8, Clarendon Street, London, SW1V 4QT
a roof structure, including two opening rooflights, enclosing front lightwell area
- Dismissed15 September 2023· minor331284455 Belgrave Gardens, London, NW8 0RE
the demolition of existing single family dwelling and construction of new 3 storey house over basement
- Notice upheld14 September 2023· enforcement331407436 Southwick Street, London, W2 1JQ
Breach of conditions no 1, 4 and 5 of planning permission granted on 11/1/19 ref 18/08999
- Notice upheld14 September 2023· enforcement331407336 Southwick Street, London, W2 1JQ
Breach of conditions no 1, 4 and 5 of planning permission granted on 11/1/19 ref 18/08999
- Dismissed13 September 2023· minor3317902Flat 2 124 Gloucester Terrace, London, W2 6HP
proposed (retrospective) replacement windows & doors
- Dismissed13 September 2023· other3317901Flat 2 124 Gloucester Terrace, London, W2 6HP
- Dismissed13 September 2023· minor331088030-32 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7RE
Demolition of the existing building and redevelopment to provide a 6-storey building (plus basement) for Commercial, Business and Service Use (Class E). Creation of terraces at fourth and fifth levels and the installation of plant and a green roof at main roof level
- Dismissed11 September 2023· minor331386826 Alexnader Street, London , W2 5NT
the use of first and second floor flat roofs to the rear as terraces including 1.2m metal balustrades and 1.6m trellis fencing
- Dismissed8 September 2023· other331724121 Wilton Street, City Of Westminster, London, SW1X 7AX
Retrospective Listed Building Consent application for installation of a structural glass balustrade to the uppermost roof at the rear of the
- Dismissed7 September 2023· other33123749 Wellington Place , London , NW8 9JA
an upper ground floor rear extension to Grade II listed house, with associated internal alterations
- Dismissed7 September 2023· householder33123729 Wellington Place, London , NW8 9JA
an upper ground floor rear extension to Grade II listed house, with associated internal alterations
- Dismissed4 September 2023· minor331485837-41 Mortimer House, London, W1T 3JH
the installation of a roof awning at roof level
- Notice upheld1 September 2023· enforcement331102552 Queensway, London, W2 3RY
within the last 4 years, the removal of the previous lawful shopfront and installation of a new shopfront and side entrance door, without the requisite planning permission
- Allowed22 August 2023· minor33093901B - 1C Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BB
change of use from vacant language school (Class F1) to offices (Class E)
- Dismissed21 August 2023· minor331135432 Chilworth Street, London, W2 6DT
use of ground floor as 1 bedroom flat (Class C3); alterations to front facade; removal of flue, grille and rooflight to rear roof and installation of new rooflight in same opening; raising the window to main rear wall; and associated works
- Split Decision21 August 2023· other330695510 Blenheim Road, City of Westminster, London, NW8 0LU
Planning Permission (PP) and Listed Building Consent (LBC) for works to 10, Blenheim Road were granted 8th June 2022, refs 21/05522/FULL and 21/05523/LBC. This current application seeks approval for the proposed works which had been taken out of the previously submitted proposals because they were seen as the “sticking points” preventing the scheme as a whole from being approved. This application therefore seeks approval for nine small components within the overall scheme:- 1. Lowering the level of the IF floor/GF ceiling within the side wing, rooms F8 and G6. 2. Lowering window W106 on the rear elevation, the window lighting room F8. 3. New cupboards and a new bathroom layout in the side wing, first floor, rooms F6 and F7. Appeal
- Split Decision21 August 2023· householder330695410 Blenheim Road, City of Westminster , London, NW8 0LU
Planning permission and listed building consent for nine separate works comprising: lowering floor/ceiling levels in side wing; lowering rear window; new cupboards and bathroom; reopening blocked archway; enlarged garden area and lightwell; direct garden access; glazed pavement lights to front lightwell; and metal gates to car parking space
- Dismissed11 August 2023· minor33181047 Moor Street, London, W1D 5NB
a change of use of first and second floors from office (Class E) to short-term letting rooms (sui generis)
- Unknown10 August 2023· other330944464 Carlton Hill, St John's Wood, London, NW8 0ET
- Allowed10 August 2023· householder330943464 Carlton Hill, St John's Wood, London, NW8 0ET
excavation of a new basement level, construction of a rear single storey extension with improvement to external façade and associated internal alterations to a Listed Building. Appeal B: APP/X5990/Y/22/3309444 64 Carlton Hill, St Johns Wood, London NW8 0ET
- Allowed7 August 2023· commercial3316648354 Oxford Street, Oxbourne House, London, W1C 1JJ
signage above doors
- Dismissed3 August 2023· minor331447827 Cleveland Gardens, London, W2 6DE
internal reconfiguration of the listed building to facilitate a new lift and amended unit mix and layouts including reduction of one residential unit, and associated alterations and refurbishment. Relocation of one external skylight
- Dismissed3 August 2023· other331447727 Cleveland Gardens, London, W2 6DE
internal reconfiguration of the listed building to facilitate a new lift and amended unit mix and layouts including reduction of one residential unit, and associated alterations and refurbishment. Relocation of one external skylight
- Dismissed24 July 2023· commercial3318445West End House, 91-92 Dean St, London, W1D 3SY
a temporary decorative scaffold shroud printed onto pvc comprising a 1:1 image of the building facade with an inset area for advertising measuring 9.2m x 6.5m for a period of 18 months during scaffolding and building works
- Dismissed24 July 2023· minor3311763Third Floor Flat, 1 York Street, London, W1H 6PA
a change of use from Class C3 Use (residential) to Class E Use (offices)
- Dismissed18 July 2023· commercial331671917-19 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LE
originally described as ‘The displays on the two approved advertising screens to be a combination of static poster advertising with limited movement
- Dismissed18 July 2023· householder3303300Flat 22, Stone House, 9 Weymouth Street, London, W1W 6DB
alteration to parapet wall
- Dismissed17 July 2023· minor33135312-4 Gateforth Street, London, NW8 8EH
conversion of part of the ground floor of an existing restaurant use to provide two flats comprising, two one-bedroom, (2-person) flats
- Dismissed14 July 2023· ldc3308386239 Portnall Road, London, W9 3BL
Conversion of Flat C to three flats, (two x 2 Bed and 1 x studio) at second and third floor
- Allowed6 July 2023· commercial3313111Park Lane Casino , Park Lane, City of Westminster, London, W1K 1BE
new signage lettering on the Park Lane and Hertford Street elevations
- Allowed6 July 2023· minor33095237-9 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5QJ
Application for full Planning Permission for new doors and windows to flats 1, 2 and 6 facing an internal courtyard within 7 and 9 Paddington Street
- Dismissed5 July 2023· minor3306139101 West, 101 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UW
The purpose of the proposal is to replace the existing shopfront (window and door) at 101 Westbourne Grove with the traditional style shopfront shared by other retailers in the immediate area. The plain awning will be installed above the glass windows
- Split Decision29 June 2023· minor330798079a Warwick Avenue, London, W9 2PP
- Split Decision29 June 2023· minor330797879a Warwick Avenue, London, W9 2PP
rear extension to existing flat
- Allowed28 June 2023· householder331704424 Biddulph Road, London , W9 1JB
first floor rear extension, replacement rear facing dormer including new balcony, 2 replacement and 3 new front facing rooflights, recovering of the main roof, decoration of existing pebble dash and window replacement
- Dismissed21 June 2023· minor330377426-28 Warwick Way, Pimlico, London, SW1V 1RX
change of use of existing offices at first and second floor level into 8no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 8 people (Sui Generis)
- Dismissed16 June 2023· householder33115485 Bolney Gate, London, SW7 1QW
Single storey roof extension to add an additional floor to a terraced single family dwelling
- Dismissed16 June 2023· householder33115464 Bolney Gate, London, SW7 1QW
Single storey extension to add an additional floor to a terraced single family dwelling
- Dismissed16 June 2023· householder33115453 Bolney Gate, London, SW7 1QW
Single storey roof extension to add an additional floor to a terraced single family dwelling
- Allowed15 June 2023· commercial3313213SilverTime , 32 Gerrard Street, London, W1D 6JA
Display of various illuminated fascia signs and a projecting sign
- Allowed12 June 2023· minor3308969Flats 40 and 41, Caro Point, 5 Gatliff Road, London, SW1W 8BA
the amalgamation of 2 no. 2-bedroom units into single 4-bed family unit
- Dismissed9 June 2023· minor331084718 Mortimer Street, Basement And Ground Floor Maisonette, London, W1T 3JN
The proposal is to make environmental improvements at 18 Mortimer Street. It is important to understand that the Council does grant planning permission as the heat loss reduction achieved, does meet the Council’s aim of improving environmental performance, at ground floor, 18 Mortimer Street, W1T 3JN, located in a conservation area, by the installation of energy efficient double glazing in aluminium mullions from floor to ceiling to replace and upgrade the existing thermally non-compliant single glass in internal metal mullions from floor to ceiling
- Dismissed6 June 2023· other3310634N Q 64 Soho Ltd, 53-54 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8SP
1 no. fascia sign and 1 no. projecting sign
- Dismissed6 June 2023· advert3310633N Q 64 Soho Ltd, 53-54 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8SP
- Dismissed12 May 2023· householder3301333200 Sutherland Avenue, London, W9 1RX
described on the application form as, “The proposal comprises of the installation of a roof light to the existing front light well, the replacement of existing planters and the installation of a painted hardwood bin store to the front garden
- Dismissed10 May 2023· minor3307863Flat 3, 39 Chilworth Mews, London, W2 3RG
the use of the existing flat roof as a private residential terrace, including the installation of railings and decking, a new door to provide access, stairs and a planted screen and other associated works (part retrospective)
- Dismissed5 May 2023· commercial3314586Flat 1-8, Hinde House, 14 Hinde Street, London, W1U 3BG
a non-illuminated black poster frame measuring 2.6m x 1.6m
- Allowed5 May 2023· householder33133835 Sherlock Mews, London, W1U 6DW
replacement of existing doors/windows and garage door at ground floor, extension of third floor facade
- Dismissed5 May 2023· minor330863987A Boundary Road, London, NW8 0RG
Mansard roof alterations to create a third floor on two mid-terraced properties (87 and 89 Boundary Road) with associated window openings; other aspects including rear extensions, change of use from Office/Retail Class E to residential Class C3, and creation of residential flats already have separate planning permission
- Dismissed2 May 2023· minor3313163Penthouse, Tenby Mansions , Nottingham Street, London, W1U 5ER
creation of roof terrace with glazed stair enclosure
- Dismissed2 May 2023· minor33074028 Barley Mow, Dorset Street, Westminster, London, W1U 6QW
SIGN E - 5x NEW 30w LED FLOODLIGHTS, SIGN F - 5 x NEW BLACK OUTDOOR HEATERS & SIGN G - 3 x NEW LANTERNS
- Notice varied and upheld25 April 2023· enforcement3313007The Buildings and Associated Land at 1 Berners Mews, London, W1T 3AJ
without the benefit of planning permission and within the last 4 years; the installation of two unauthorised vent pipes and metal framework (affixed to the front elevation of the property) on the public highway to the front of 1 Berners Mews, W1T 3AJ shown in photograph A attached
- Allowed21 April 2023· other3292964University Of Notre Dame, 1-4 Suffolk Street, London, SW1Y 4HG
Installation of secondary glazing to three windows at first floor level on front elevation
- Allowed18 April 2023· commercial33139377 Carlos Place, London, W1K 3AR
a non-illuminated flag measuring 2.8m high x 1.5m wide with the name of the occupier displayed
- Dismissed18 April 2023· householder331238122 Balvaird Place, London, SW1V 3SN
Approval of details of new windows, doors and rooflights pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission for single storey side extension, two-storey rear extension and roof extension with private roof terrace
- Allowed13 April 2023· commercial330715720 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BL
the display of 1 non-illuminated advertisement measuring 5m (height) x 4m (width) set within a 1:1 façade replication for a temporary period of 6months
- Dismissed11 April 2023· minor331049657 Talbot Road, London, W2 5JJ
the widening of existing dormer window to provide increased terrace space, replacement railings (like for like) and replacement window s (like for like)
- Dismissed11 April 2023· minor3309525153 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EP
the erection of 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing closet wing, extending from lower ground floor level to raised ground floor level to enlarge existing apartments on both levels, improving their habitable spaces
- Allowed with Conditions3 April 2023· advert3309941London Pavilion 1 Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1J 0DA
scaffolding shrouds with 1:1 printed image of building and 2x inset illuminated advertising areas measuring 12.5m x 12.0m
- Dismissed3 April 2023· other32940371 Brunswick Place, London, NW1 4PN
the retention of two flue pipes on the rear elevation
- Allowed29 March 2023· commercial3311467334-348 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1JG
a scaffold shroud with 1:1 scale printed image of the proposed building and 2x areas of inset advertising measuring 12m x 5m each
- Dismissed3 March 2023· householder331048716 Beaumont Mews, London, W1G 6EJ
internal reconfiguration with an extra storey, with a roof terrace, raising the ridge to accommodate this
- Allowed3 March 2023· other3304556Corona Hotel, 85-89 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 2BQ
the retention of grey paint to front rendered facades
- Dismissed21 February 2023· minor330645549 Alderney Street, London, SW1V 4HH
erection of rear extensions to lower ground and upper ground floor flats; amalgamation of lower ground and ground floor units into one unit; and associated works
- Dismissed21 February 2023· other3305563Flat 1 (Bst), 75 Inverness Terrace, London, W2 3JT
Use of basement flat as residential accommodation on a short-term let basis
- Dismissed10 February 2023· minor3303756B Bagel Bakery Bar Soho, 54 Wardour Street, London, W1D 4JF
planning permission for tables and chairs licence in Westminster
- Allowed8 February 2023· minor330508365, Bayswater Road, London, W2 3PH
the change of use of the existing retail shop (Class E) plus the rear part of the ground floor flat and basement (Class C3), into a restaurant on the ground floor with kitchen and services in the basement (Use Class E); Re-model the existing 2 no. 1-bed flats on the first and second floors to create a larger 1 no. 2-bed flat combining both floors; and external alterations to install a new shopfront in the Bayswater Rd frontage and 2 new doors in the Elms Mews frontage at ground floor level
- Dismissed7 February 2023· householder330654428 St. Barnabas Street, London, SW1W 8QE
- Dismissed7 February 2023· householder330586728 St. Barnabas Street, London, SW1W 8QE
a single storey rear extension with green roof, part two storey rear extension replacement double glazed windows
- Allowed3 February 2023· other3304054Kilmuir House, Ebury Street and , 60-64 South Eaton Place, London, SW1W 8TH
demolition of existing buildings and erection of a new building of basement, lower ground, ground and six upper floors and plant at rooftop level to provide residential floorspace (Class C3), flexible retail floorspace (Class A1/A2/A3/A4), disabled car parking and associated landscaping works
- Allowed1 February 2023· other3301508458 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1AP
Demolition of the three existing buildings on site and construction of a 2-basement, ground plus 9 storey mixed use development (Use Class E) comprising retail, café/restaurant, office and gym as well as a new pedestrian arcade, public realm works and associated works
- Notice upheld19 January 2023· other3306324Ground Floor, 47-49 Charing Cross Road, And First Floor, 45-49 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0AN
Display of 17 LED mesh screens behind first floor windows and three digital screens behind ground floor windows for a chicken restaurant
- Notice upheld18 January 2023· enforcement3301834Ground Floor, 117 Praed Street, London, W2 1RL
the installation of an external roller shutter, box housing and guide rails, fittings and fixtures at ground floor level to the front elevation of the property
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