Planning appeal decision
77 Holland Road , London, W14 8HL
Planning appeal 3333078 at 77 Holland Road , London, W14 8HL (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 31 May 2024 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the host property, the terrace of which it is a part, and the surrounding area, including the setting of Holland Park Conservation Area.
construction of mansard roof extension to provide 2no. self-contained flats at third floor level. Alterations to elevation associated with restoration of the façade of 77 Holland Road
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- W14 8HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the host property, the terrace of which it is a part, and the surrounding area, including the setting of Holland Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension would result in less than substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the conservation area and the character and appearance of the terrace, which was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of additional housing and façade improvements.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area and the character and appearance of the host building, terrace and surrounding area was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of two additional residential units, economic benefits and façade improvements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL6Policy CL8Policy CL11Policy CT1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 205Paragraph 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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