®Planning appeal decision
40 Christchurch Street, London, SW3 4AR
Planning appeal 3271627 at 40 Christchurch Street, London, SW3 4AR (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 11 November 2021 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
First floor extension to rear elevation with pitched roof
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thomas G
- Postcode
- SW3 4AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Royal Hospital Conservation Area
What decided it
The significant harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character of the conservation area, coupled with the absence of weighty public benefits, clearly outweighed the modest benefit of improved family accommodation.
The substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area, coupled with no convincing public benefit, outweighed the modest public benefit of an improved family home.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 201Paragraph 202
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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