Planning appeal decision
16 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NT
Planning appeal 3352715 at 16 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NT (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 25 February 2025 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers.
the creation of a new laundry room/WC under the existing hard standing area at the front of the main house, plus two new roof lights to top floor. The creation of a bedroom and bathroom with lightwell under the existing rear studio building in the garden wi th two new roof lights on the garden side. Alterations to the exterior of the existing garden studio are proposed to both elevations (garden and mews facing)
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- W8 6NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers
- The effect of the proposal on on street parking in the local area
What decided it
The proposal would not result in any significant harm to neighbouring living conditions or additional pressure on on-street parking, and preserves the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CD9Policy T1Policy T8Policy CE2
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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