®Planning appeal decision
1 Fernshaw Close, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 0TA
Planning appeal 3335790 at 1 Fernshaw Close, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 0TA (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 23 May 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy.
Re-positioning of front door entrance to property (original door to be replaced with window to match existing) and insertion of two new windows at first floor level, to vary a condition attached to planning permission Ref PP/14/06304, dated 26 November 2014
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- SW10 0TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The application of a 100mm restrictor hinge to limit window opening would prevent full overlooking while providing necessary natural ventilation to the bedroom, thereby safeguarding neighbouring privacy on balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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