Planning appeal decision
51 Paultons Square, London, SW3 5DT
Planning appeal 3338717 at 51 Paultons Square, London, SW3 5DT (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 18 September 2024 by Inspector Nunn M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Nos 34-56 Paultons Square, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
the conversion of 2 front vaults into a utility room; enlargement of opening at rear lower ground floor and replacement of glazed timber door with a pair of glazed timber French doors. Appeal B: 51 Paultons Square, London SW3 5DT APP/K5600/Y/24/3338715
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nunn M
- Postcode
- SW3 5DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Nos 34-56 Paultons Square, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The private benefits of improved utility space and amenity did not constitute the necessary public benefits to outweigh the identified harm to the listed building's special architectural and historic interest.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL4Policy CL3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 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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