1 Linden Mews, London, W2 4HE

Planning appeal 3328261 at 1 Linden Mews, London, W2 4HE (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 8 April 2024 by Inspector Manley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and mews and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pembridge Conservation Area.

loft conversion involving three new conservation-type roof lights to the front roof and erection of two slate-clad rear dormers with white painted timber framed sash windows

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Manley N
Postcode: W2 4HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and mews and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pembridge Conservation Area
The living conditions of the occupiers of properties to the rear boundary of the site, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the historic roofscape and character of the Pembridge Conservation Area caused by the proposed dormers, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm, outweighed the absence of adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL5Policy CL6Policy CL8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 208

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