Planning appeal decision
11 Hillgate Place, London , W8 7SL
Planning appeal 3289777 at 11 Hillgate Place, London , W8 7SL (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 25 April 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area.
Full refurbishment of existing house, including roof works and externals in same material. Replacing sash windows front and back. Re-painting front exterior of house. Two storey infill extension to rear courtyard
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- W8 7SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area
- The living conditions of the adjacent occupants with particular regard to noise associated with the air conditioning unit
What decided it
The proposed infill extension would appear as uncharacteristic development that would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that noise from the air conditioning unit could be appropriately mitigated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CL1CL2CL3CL5CL6CL9CL11CE6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 56
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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