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Dismissed21 June 20223296794

158 Campden Hill Road, London, W8 7AS

Planning appeal 3296794 at 158 Campden Hill Road, London, W8 7AS (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area.

Lower ground floor extension and conversion of front vaults, rear lower ground floor side infill extension, rear ground floor extension, formation of first floor terrace, installation of skylights, and changes to rear fenestration

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Burnham T
Postcode
W8 7AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area
  • The effect of the first-floor terrace on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers with particular regard to overlooking, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The first-floor terrace would allow direct and close overlooking into the rear living accommodation and bedroom of the neighbouring property at 77 Hillgate Place, significantly harming the privacy of its occupiers in breach of Policy CL5.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL5Policy CL6Policy CL9Policy CL11

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