®Planning appeal decision
37 Gloucester Walk, London, W8 4HY
Planning appeal 3312434 at 37 Gloucester Walk, London, W8 4HY (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area.
the increase of the rear hip of the existing mansard roof and bay extension at third floor level, in conjunction with the installation of a new dormer window at third floor level
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- W8 4HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area
What decided it
The absence of any public benefits sufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was not outweighed by any demonstrated public benefits, resulting in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL8Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 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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