Planning appeal decision
38 Stanhope Gardens, Flat 3, London, SW7 5QY
Planning appeal 3309014 at 38 Stanhope Gardens, Flat 3, London, SW7 5QY (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building.
Removal of 2 sash windows (1180mm x 2780mm) to be replaced by 2 sets French timber doors painted white to match existing neighbouring properties to allow access to existing balcony
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- SW7 5QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building
- the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The removal of probable original sash windows would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and Conservation Area, and there are insufficient public benefits to justify this harm under paragraph 202 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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.
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