®Planning appeal decision
21 Stafford Terrace, Kensington And Chelsea, London, W8 7BL
Planning appeal 3304993 at 21 Stafford Terrace, Kensington And Chelsea, London, W8 7BL (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the significance of 21 Stafford Terrace, a grade II listed building.
alterations to as-built electric scheme by removing some spotlights and wall lights. Appeal
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- W8 7BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works on the significance of 21 Stafford Terrace, a grade II listed building
What decided it
The recessed lights in the bathrooms were acceptable because they were located within modern partitions and false walls that stood proud of original walls and had clear visual separation from the historic main rooms, whereas the lights in the main bedrooms and circulation spaces harmed the character of historically simple spaces without sufficient public benefit to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 195Paragraph 196
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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