®Planning appeal decision
42 Chepstow Villas, London, W11 2QY
for alterations and extensions, comprising the addition of mansard accommodation at roof level, a new single-storey basement level, the demolition and replacement of the secondary entrance porch on Denbigh Road and the comprehensive repair and restoration of all aspects of the house and studio, including replacement of the existing windows with slimline double- glazing and minor alterations to the Denbigh Road and rear elevations
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers
- The character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and that of the local area, with reference to the Pembridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed basement depth for the swimming pool and service trench, whilst exceeding standard policy guidance, was justified by reference to a similar allowed appeal and by the underlying policy aim of protecting neighbour living conditions, which would be adequately safeguarded through construction management conditions.
Plan policies cited: Policy CD11, Policy CD4, Policy CD9
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