Planning appeal decision
33 Moore Street, London, SW3 2QW
Planning appeal 3286902 at 33 Moore Street, London, SW3 2QW (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 1 February 2023 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, terrace and wider area and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Chelsea Conservation Area.
the erection of metal railings at roof level
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- SW3 2QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, terrace and wider area and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Chelsea Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring dwellings having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset (Chelsea Conservation Area) is not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, particularly the moderate weight given to fire safety considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL5Policy CL6Policy CL11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 16
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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