®Planning appeal decision
2B Lexham Mews, London, W8 6JW
the Demolition, excavation to form a new underground floor level below the footprint of premises to provide additional residential floorspace; elevational alterations comprising the installation of replacement/new windows on the front (east) elevation; and the rendering and installation of new windows on the rear (west) and side (north) elevations; and erection of an additional storey and a sunken roof terrace
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the surrounding occupiers with particular regard to privacy, daylight and sunlight
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edwards Square/Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area
- whether the proposed demolition of the existing dwelling is sufficiently justified
What decided it
The unacceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and loss of privacy from the proposed additional storey and sunken roof terrace, which could not be adequately mitigated.
Plan policies cited: Policy CL5, Policy CE1, Policy CL1, Policy CL2, Policy CL3, Policy CL11
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