Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 55A Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4RU
Planning appeal 3299648 at Flat 2, 55A Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4RU (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 30 March 2023 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Palace Conservation Area.
construction of rear infill extension at first floor level. Replacement of casement window on closet wing with traditional painted timber sash window
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- W8 4RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Palace Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal's recessed appearance, achieved through a short set-back and set-down design, would not harm any aspect of the conservation area's significance and would preserve its character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL6Policy CL9Policy CL11
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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