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Split Decision18 April 20233305003

21 Stafford Terrace, London, W8 7BL

Planning appeal 3305003 at 21 Stafford Terrace, 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

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Householder 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 and speakers in the main rooms and circulation spaces introduced modern visual clutter incompatible with the historic character of the listed building, whereas the bathroom fittings were acceptable due to their location within later additions with clear separation from the principal historic spaces.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CL4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 193Paragraph 195Paragraph 196

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