Planning appeal decision
2 Pembroke Villas, London, W8 6PG
Planning appeal 3288567 at 2 Pembroke Villas, London, W8 6PG (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the property and area, including the conservation area.
Excavation of basement beneath footprint of property and 50% of garden; construction of side extension across lower ground, ground and first floor involving demolition of garage; two storey rear extension involving demolition of existing rear extension; single storey rear infill extension; roof alterations including replacement of slate tiles and enlargement of rear dormer; addition of bike and bin store to front of property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- W8 6PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the property and area, including the conservation area
What decided it
The increased height of the proposed side extension compared to the extant consent would adversely affect the legibility, proportions and relationship of the extension with the host property and harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, contrary to statutory duties and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CL1CL2CL3CL9CL11
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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