®Planning appeal decision
28 Smith Terrace, LONDON, SW3 4DH
ground and first floor sash window replacements on front facade with reinstatement of original traditional plaster moulding framing to window openings; rear and side infill extension at ground and first floor raised in London stock bricks along boundary with 27 Smith Terrace; installation of new windows and doors on rear elevation with traditional painted timber sash windows and French doors and painted mild steel balconette; installation of railings to second floor roof terrace to the rear of the property; boiler housing and painted timber French doors on second floor rear roof terrace; installation of new rooflight in main mansard flat roof to provide natural light to the staircase; modification of front wall and railing
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Royal Hospital Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 27 and 29 Smith Terrace, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed roof terrace would be an uncharacteristically large and visually conspicuous addition causing limited harm to the conservation area, and would cause unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through close overlooking of upper floor windows.
The private benefits of reconfiguring the boiler housing and providing further outdoor space did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and the unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through loss of privacy.
Plan policies cited: Policy CL1, Policy CL2, Policy CL3, Policy CL6, Policy CL9, Policy CL11, Policy CL5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.