Planning appeal decision
23 Brompton Square, London, SW3 2AD
Planning appeal 3295985 at 23 Brompton Square, London, SW3 2AD (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 6 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 no 23 Brompton Square, a Grade II listed building, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brompton Conservation Area.
installation of iron railings and the enlargement of window opening for use as a door to allow for the use of the existing rear flat roof at second floor level as a terrace
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- SW3 2AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of no 23 Brompton Square, a Grade II listed building, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brompton Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no public benefits to outweigh the identified less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CL6Policy CL11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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