®Planning appeal decision
6A Cresswell Place, London, SW10 9RD
Planning appeal 3297508 at 6A Cresswell Place, London, SW10 9RD (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 23 August 2022 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of The Boltons Conservation Area.
‘demolition of the existing four storey mews and its replacement with a contemporary two storey dwelling with accommodation in the roof level and the excavation of a single storey basement’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- SW10 9RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of The Boltons Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed gable-fronted roof form and overall design would be a dominant and jarring addition that would disrupt the existing rhythm of Cresswell Place and detract from the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1 (Context and Character)Policy CL3 (Heritage Assets – Conservation Areas and Historic Spaces)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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