®Planning appeal decision
32 Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JR
Planning appeal 3293585 at 32 Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JR (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ladbroke Conservation Area.
creation of new basement level with associated lightwells, extension of existing front lightwell, rear extension at lower ground floor level, replacement of existing rear extension at ground floor level, single storey side extension, alterations to fenestration and installation of new windows including roof lights, creation of dormers in replacement roof, installation of plant, new planting of tree to front of property, associated cycle storage, bin storage and landscaping
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- W11 2JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ladbroke Conservation Area
What decided it
The limited visibility of the dormer, its traditional design, and its contextual relationship to existing dormers at the neighbouring property meant it would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL8Policy CL11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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