Planning appeal decision
39 Munro Mews, London, W10 5RZ
Planning appeal 3350664 at 39 Munro Mews, London, W10 5RZ (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 8 November 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on living conditions at 102 Golborne Road in terms of outlook and light.
Total refurbishment of dilapidated residential apartment, to create a high quality residential apartment. Demolition of existing first floor structure, construction of a new first floor structure, with traditionally sash windows and local stock masonry. Ground floor fenestration modified as shown to create a traditional mews style elevation. Green roof. 2no walls are proposed to be living/green walls to improve visual impact on neighbouring buildings and bio diversi ty etc”
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- W10 5RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on living conditions at 102 Golborne Road in terms of outlook and light
- its effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
What decided it
The identified harm to living conditions at 102 Golborne Road through restriction of outlook from the subject window, which constitutes an overriding factor that outweighs the visual enhancements to the appeal property and local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LPR policy CD9LPR policy CD1LPR policy CD2LPR policy CD10LPR policy CD13LPR policy CD15
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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