®Planning appeal decision
5-19 Bute Street, Kensington, London, SW7 3EY
Planning appeal 3272304 at 5-19 Bute Street, Kensington, London, SW7 3EY (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of first-floor extension at rear of block with second-floor roof terrace. Internal reconfiguration of 7 flats, including associated refuse and cycle storage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- SW7 3EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be subordinate features set down from the parapet, preserving architectural symmetry and not appearing incongruous, while privacy panels and shallow depths would prevent unacceptable harm to neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL5Policy CL6Policy CL9
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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