®Planning appeal decision
22 Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JR
Planning appeal 3301588 at 22 Elgin Crescent, London, W11 2JR (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ladbroke Conservation Area (LCA).
first floor - new railings to proposed balcony over rear ground floor bay window / casement double glazed doors to replace sash window
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- W11 2JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ladbroke Conservation Area (LCA)
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 20 Elgin Crescent, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area by breaking the established pattern of sash windows and introducing an incongruous balcony feature, and would also cause unmitigable harm to the privacy of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CL1CL2CL3CL5CL6CL11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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