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Allowed17 November 20223287287

41, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HP

Planning appeal 3287287 at 41, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HP (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II Listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Square Conservation Area.

removal of non-original garden surfaces and sunken garden area and the formation of an ornamental swimming pond. Replacement of existing non-original garden gazebo and replacement with new gazebo together with new natural stone planter edgings and garden surfaces. Installation of energy efficient water conditioning equipment

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Jones M
Postcode
W8 5HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II Listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Square Conservation Area

What decided it

The gazebo design and garden improvements would restore refinement to the garden setting, preserve the listed building's special interest, and enhance the conservation area character through a more harmonised interface between the residential opulence of Kensington Square and the Barker's Building.

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