®Planning appeal decision
47C Sydney Street , London , SW3 6PX
Planning appeal 3305348 at 47C Sydney Street , London , SW3 6PX (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
the removal of modern 3rd floor plasterboard ceiling and joists in the master bedroom; insulate between the existing rafters and line in plasterboard to create a sloped ceiling
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- SW3 6PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the character or appearance of the Chelsea Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The proposed internal works would not undermine the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building as an entity, nor would they be apparent from the wider street or affect the Chelsea townscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL3Policy CL4
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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