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Dismissed9 June 20213257491

Rear Of 96 Golborne Road, London, W10 5PS

Planning appeal 3257491 at Rear Of 96 Golborne Road, London, W10 5PS (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 9 June 2021 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with regards to noise, light and outlook.

extension of existing roof terrace and installation of opacified privacy screens to rear of property

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
McDonagh C
Postcode
W10 5PS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with regards to noise, light and outlook
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased noise, reduced light and overbearing enclosure, combined with adverse effects on character and appearance, outweighed any benefits of expanded amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

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