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Notice upheld11 February 20263352699

12-14 Pottery Lane, London, W11 4LZ

Planning appeal 3352699 at 12-14 Pottery Lane, London, W11 4LZ (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 11 February 2026 by Inspector Whitfield J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to noise and disturbance, overlooking and outlook.

Installation of planters around the perimeter of the flat roof of the property

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Whitfield J
Postcode
W11 4LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to noise and disturbance, overlooking and outlook
  • whether the development will preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Norland Conservation Area

What decided it

The significant harm to the outlook of neighbouring properties caused by the stark, prominent, darkly coloured planters outweighed the preservation of the conservation area character and the absence of harm regarding privacy and noise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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