Planning appeal decision
18 Balliol Road, London, W10 6LX
Planning appeal 3266874 at 18 Balliol Road, London, W10 6LX (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 25 June 2021 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.
the construction of a basement below the footprint of the house and 50% of rear garden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- W10 6LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
What decided it
The visual manifestations of the basement would be modest, discrete and inconspicuous features that would not be obtrusive or draw the eye, and would not have a discernible effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL6Policy CL7Policy CL11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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