Planning appeal decision
30 Portobello Road, London, W11 3DH
Planning appeal 3331203 at 30 Portobello Road, London, W11 3DH (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area, with reference to the Pembridge Conservation Area.
the replacement and enlargement of roof over stair access to rooftop and glazed conservatory to terrace
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- extension · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- W11 3DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part and that of the local area, with reference to the Pembridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, which outweighs the limited public benefit of additional living space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CL1CL2CL3CL6CL8CL11D3HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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