®Planning appeal decision
42-43 Egerton Crescent, London, SW3 2ED
Planning appeal 3297935 at 42-43 Egerton Crescent, London, SW3 2ED (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 the Grade II listed buildings known as 42-43 Egerton Crescent, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thurloe Estate and Smith's Charity Conservation Area.
planning submission for subterranean and part of rear extension in a Listed Grade II Residential Property, demolition of infill at rear lower ground and ground floor levels and construction of new part brick and part glazed replacement infill extension together with single storey basement beneath part of new extension and rear garden, works to all floors including installation of passenger lift, lowering and waterproofing of vaults, and creation of additional openings to vaults
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- SW3 2ED
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 buildings known as 42-43 Egerton Crescent, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thurloe Estate and Smith's Charity Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special interest of the listed buildings and conservation area caused by the loss of historic fabric and erosion of the plan form was not outweighed by public benefits, particularly given the availability of a fallback permission and the absence of evidence that the residential use would become unviable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CL6Policy CL9Policy 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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