character and appearance of the St John's Wood Conservation Area
Westminster Council is considering a proposal to convert buildings in Charles Lane to offices, raising concerns about the St John's Wood Conservation Area's character.
Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee (1) discussed a proposal in August 2025 to convert buildings at 21, 23-25 Charles Lane into office spaces. The application, submitted by the Trustees of the Eyre Estate, seeks to change the use from car storage and a residential garage.
Residents of St John's Wood have objected to the plan, which includes creating a garden area, landscaping, altering the fenestration, and installing plant machinery, including an air source heat pump. These elements are being considered in relation to the distinctive qualities and visual aspects protected by planning regulations in the conservation area.
Key facts
- Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee (1) discussed a proposal on 5 August 2025. Source
- Residents of St John's Wood objected to a plan to convert buildings at 21, 23-25 Charles Lane into offices. Source
- The application includes altering fenestration and installing plant machinery, such as an air source heat pump. Source
- The proposal seeks to change the use from car storage and a residential car garage. Source
- The application was submitted by the Trustees of the Eyre Estate. Source
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