®Planning appeal decision
5 The Boltons, London, SW10 9TB
Planning appeal 3341542 at 5 The Boltons, London, SW10 9TB (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 12 December 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building (5 and 6, The Boltons SW10) and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described as: “Minor amendments to approvals PP/23/03845 and LB/23/03846 (Alterations and extensions including reinstatement of key aspects; general refurbishment and reinstatement works externally and internally; provision of a passenger lift and trolley lift; alterations to front lightwells to include installation of a disabled access platform lift and steps; front garden soft and hard landscaping to include replacement refuse storage; front and rear facade enhancements; and first and second floor side extension to north side of house) including amendments to parapets and roof of the approved side extension, and internal amendments to second floor storey of side extension”
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- SW10 9TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building (5 and 6, The Boltons SW10) and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boltons Conservation Area
What decided it
The raising of the parapet and increased massing of the side wing extension would fundamentally undermine the balanced architectural composition and subservience of the side wing to the main elevation, causing less than substantial but considerable harm to the listed building and conservation area that is not outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CL6Policy CL8Policy CL11
- 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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