Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 10 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5EL
Planning appeal 3294659 at Flat 2, 10 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5EL (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building known as no 10 Queen's Gate, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Queen's Gate Conservation Area.
alterations at the rear of the property at second floor level to provide railings and install a door onto an area of flat roof
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- SW7 5EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building known as no 10 Queen's Gate, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Queen's Gate Conservation Area
- In respect of Appeal A, the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy and noise
What decided it
The proposed alterations would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, while causing no harmful effect on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CL5Policy CL6Policy CL11Policy CE6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16Paragraph 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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