®Planning appeal decision
90 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 4RS
Replacement windows and doors on the front and rear elevation. Extension to existing front vaults. Re- design of internal layout of lower ground, first, second floors; conversion of attic into habitable space; add two dormer windows to rear elevation; installation of Juliette balcony to rear façade and opening rear enclosed lightwell on lower ground floor for access to rear garden level. Installation of external acoustic enclosure, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref PP/23/06275, dated 29 November 2023
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Palace Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed lead infill between the dormer windows would create a top-heavy, bulky appearance that would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the private benefits to the appellant do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.
Framework references: 205, 206
Plan policies cited: CL1, CL2, CL3, CL8, CL11
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