Planning appeal decision
97 Addison Road, Flat 1, London, W14 8DD
Planning appeal 3256658 at 97 Addison Road, Flat 1, London, W14 8DD (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of the basement Flat A, 97 Addison Road, with regard to outlook and light.
retention of single storey rear extension at upper ground floor level and partial excavation of rear lightwell (part retrospective)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- W14 8DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of the basement Flat A, 97 Addison Road, with regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed light chute and associated remedial works would materially improve the living conditions of occupiers of Flat A beyond the current situation, resulting in an acceptable effect on their daylight and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL5
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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