®Planning appeal decision
20 Earls Terrace, London, W8 6LP
Planning appeal 3328485 at 20 Earls Terrace, London, W8 6LP (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Dyer I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Earls Terrace, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
retention of internal alterations comprising alterations at lower ground, ground floor and third floor comprising part infilling of floor and closing of doorway at lower ground floor. Removal of doors at ground floor between kitchen and reception and between reception and dining room. Relocation of banister at third floor and part infilling of floor
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dyer I
- Postcode
- W8 6LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Earls Terrace, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
What decided it
The works restore the internal layout to an earlier historic phase of the building's evolution, thereby enhancing the legibility and special architectural interest of the Grade II listed building, which outweighs the loss of the post-1995 compartmentalisation narrative.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 206
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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