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Allowed28 February 20243325392

Maisonette Flat, 325 Portobello Road, , London, W10 5SY

Planning appeal 3325392 at Maisonette Flat, 325 Portobello Road, , London, W10 5SY (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 28 February 2024 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed mansard roof extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

alterations to approved application PP/22/02755 to include a roof extension to match neighbouring properties

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Billings C
Postcode
W10 5SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed mansard roof extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The mansard roof extension, as a corner property addition that harmonises with existing similar roof additions in the surrounding area and accords with revised NPPF paragraph 124 supporting such extensions on suitable properties, would not cause harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL8Policy CL11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 124

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