®Planning appeal decision
First and Second Floor Flat, 301 Portobello Road, London, W10 5TD
Planning appeal 3326534 at First and Second Floor Flat, 301 Portobello Road, London, W10 5TD (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 11 November 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
retention of roof terrace; glass security guardings to rear elevation”
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- W10 5TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the setting and the significance of Oxford Gardens Conservation Area
What decided it
The alterations are not visible from public vantage points and the transparent glass guarding would be inconspicuous, such that the development has an acceptable effect on character and appearance and causes no harm to the conservation area setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LPR policy CD1LPR policy CD2LPR policy CD3LPR policy CD9LPR policy CD12LPR policy CD15
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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