Planning appeal decision
49A Bassett Road, London, W10 6JR
Planning appeal 3320928 at 49A Bassett Road, London, W10 6JR (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 10 November 2023 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Oxford Gardens - St Quintin Conservation Area.
a roof extension over the existing raised ground floor, with matching painted timber sash windows, stucco front elevation and stock brick rear and side elevations
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- W10 6JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Oxford Gardens - St Quintin Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension, by replicating the existing design and materials and remaining subservient in scale, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the appeal dwelling without intruding into the significant skyline gap.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL11Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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