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Allowed26 May 20223285850

174 Portobello Road, London, W11 2EB

Planning appeal 3285850 at 174 Portobello Road, London, W11 2EB (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 26 May 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ladbroke Conservation Area.

retention and refurbishment of Class E unit at ground floor level, and change of use of first floor from Class E (former ancillary bank space) to residential use (Class C3). Refurbishment with associated internal and external alterations to existing building, including rear and dormer roof extensions, to provide two residential units (Class C3) at first to fourth floors, including private amenity space at rear first and front fourth floor levels, and plant at first floor and all other works incidental to the development

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Jones RE
Postcode
W11 2EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ladbroke Conservation Area.

What decided it

The proposed roof extensions, although set back from adjoining properties, would not disrupt the character and appearance of the Ladbroke Conservation Area and would be acceptable when controlled by conditions limiting the height of objects on the roof terrace.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL8Policy CL11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 57

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