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Allowed19 April 20243327606

2a Lexham Mews, London, W8 6JW

Planning appeal 3327606 at 2a Lexham Mews, London, W8 6JW (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edwards Square/Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area.

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) elevation; and erection of an additional storey

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
W8 6JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edwards Square/Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed mansard roof and elevational treatment would preserve the character and appearance of the Edwards Square/Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area by complementing the surrounding architectural style and roofscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CE1Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL11

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