2a Lexham Mews, London, London, W8 6JW

Planning appeal 3325275 at 2a Lexham Mews, London, London, W8 6JW (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the surrounding occupiers with particular regard to privacy.

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) elevation; 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
Postcode: W8 6JW

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
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CL5Policy CE1Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL11

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