1 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) elevation; and erection of an additional storey and a sunken roof terrace

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder 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
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Edwards Square/Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area

What decided it

The unacceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and loss of privacy from the proposed roof terrace outweighed any neutral or positive effects on the conservation area.

Plan policies cited: Policy CL5, Policy CL1, Policy CL2, Policy CL3, Policy CL6, Policy CL11

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