39 Harrington Gardens, LONDON, United Kingdom, SW7 4JU

installation of air conditioning condenser unit on lead flat roof above third floor on eastern side of building. Unit to be enclosed by an acoustic panel wall system to conceal the unit. Enclosure to be finished in grey galvanised steel

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Tucker A
Postcode: SW7 4JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II* listed building known as 39 Harrington Gardens, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Courtfield Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the listed building's significance and the conservation area's character and appearance, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 213, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy CD1, Policy CD2, Policy CD4, Policy CD5, Policy CD15, Policy GB5, Policy CD16

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