165-181 Kensington High St, London, W8 6SH

Planning appeal 3289024 at 165-181 Kensington High St, London, W8 6SH (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 23 May 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edwardes Square Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area.

mixed-use development, consisting of a roof extension and rear extensions up to fourth floor to create 8 residential units, 3 serviced apartments and additional office space; retention of retail space at ground floor with replacement shop frontages; creation of a front and rear entrance for commercial and residential access

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chalk M
Postcode: W8 6SH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edwardes Square Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area

What decided it

The great weight required by the Framework to be given to the conservation of the designated heritage asset outweighed the public benefits of employment and tourist accommodation arising from the proposed development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL8Policy CL11Policy HC1Policy D1Policy D3Policy D7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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