®Planning appeal decision
49 Ossington Street, London, W2 4LY
Planning appeal 3334500 at 49 Ossington Street, London, W2 4LY (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 30 May 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and that of the local area, with reference to the Pembridge Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing single glazed timber sash windows with double glazed uPVC sash windows, and existing single glazed timber casement windows with double glazed uPVC casement windows
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- W2 4LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and that of the local area, with reference to the Pembridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows would fail to retain the original architectural features and would create an incongruous appearance that would diminish the contribution of the appeal dwelling and terrace to the significance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL6Policy CL11Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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