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Dismissed21 July 20253354874

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

Planning appeal 3354874 at 39 Harrington Gardens, London, United Kingdom, SW7 4JU (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 21 July 2025 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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