®Planning appeal decision
13 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP
Planning appeal 3275577 at 13 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kensington Court Conservation Area.
Extension to rear at ground and lower ground floor incorporating the single storey building at the back of the property to create upgraded office floorspace and a residential unit; roof and rear extensions at upper floors to create of 5 residential units at ground, first, second, third and fourth floors; and relocation of dental practice from first floor level to lower ground floor without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref PP/19/06571 dated 24 January 2020
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- W8 5NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kensington Court Conservation Area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to light levels and outlook
What decided it
The combination of non-traditional materials, fenestration details, and irregular shaped development would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the increased mass and scale would adversely affect neighbouring living conditions, with insufficient public benefits to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CL1CL2CL3CL5CL6CL8CL9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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