®Planning appeal decision
61-65 Kensington Church Street, Kensington And Chelsea, London, W8 4BA
Planning appeal 3321981 at 61-65 Kensington Church Street, Kensington And Chelsea, London, W8 4BA (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 22 February 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to light spillage and outlook.
a rear extension at first floor level to create additional office space
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- W8 4BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to light spillage and outlook
What decided it
The significant adverse effect on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers from light spillage, which could not be adequately mitigated by planning conditions and conflicted with Policy CL5 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL5
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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