Planning appeal decision
15 South Terrace, London, SW7 2TB
Planning appeal 3311764 at 15 South Terrace, London, SW7 2TB (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 22 August 2023 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
lower ground floor rear extension with internal alterations including lowering of the vault and closet wing floors. Replacement of rear conservatory within the closet wing and replacement of railings and uPVC external pipework. Cleaning of front elevation, new fanlight to front entrance door, replacement timber French doors, new floor finish to entrance steps, landing and lightwell, removal of lower ground floor security grille and replacement of lightwell stair. Internal layout alterations to the second and third floor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- SW7 2TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and slightly enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area through reinstatement of historic detailing and plan form, with the rear extension causing no harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CL6Policy CL9Policy CL11Policy CE2
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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