41, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HP

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy CL1, Policy CL2, Policy CL3, Policy CL4, Policy CL6, Policy CL11

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