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Split Decision31 October 20223291761

1 Cornwall Mews South, London, SW7 4SB

Planning appeal 3291761 at 1 Cornwall Mews South, London, SW7 4SB (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the alleged development complies with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Local Plan Policy CL7 and Basement Supplementary Planning Document.

Excavation of a two-storey basement (5.85m deep); planning permission granted for a 4m deep single-storey basement; enforcement notice upheld as corrected for the excavation of a two-storey basement

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
SW7 4RZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the alleged development complies with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Local Plan Policy CL7 and Basement Supplementary Planning Document
  • The effects of the alleged development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
  • The effects of the alleged development on surface water and sewer flooding
  • The effects of the alleged development on highway and pedestrian safety
  • The effects of the alleged development on the structural stability of nearby buildings, including the mews arch which is a Grade II listed building

What decided it

The balance between the harm already caused by the completed two-storey basement works and the greater harm that would result from infilling half the basement void, combined with the availability of a 4m single-storey basement as an acceptable alternative that would accord with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CL7Policy CL5Policy CE6Policy CE2Policy CL4Basement Supplementary Planning Document (April 2016)

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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