Planning appeal decision
4 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ
Planning appeal 3311915 at 4 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 29 September 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 Grade II Listed building Sedding Telephone Exchange.
use of existing flat roof as a roof terrace associated with the office and associated works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- SW1X 9DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II Listed building Sedding Telephone Exchange
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents, with reference to noise and outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, combined with unacceptable noise impacts on the occupants of Flat B, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and could not be justified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL4Policy CL5Policy CE6
- 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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