Planning appeal decision
Linden Mews, London, W2 4HE
Planning appeal 3280003 at Linden Mews, London, W2 4HE (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 23 November 2021 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pembridge Conservation Area.
upgrading the boundary wall at the end of Linden Mews from timber structure to a brick structure
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- W2 4HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pembridge Conservation Area
- Whether the setting of the nearby grade II listed Entrance Arch would be preserved
What decided it
The replacement brick wall would be consistent with the surrounding urban grain and hierarchy of streets and spaces that define the conservation area, and would have a neutral effect on both the conservation area and the setting of the listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CL6Policy CL11
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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