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Dismissed16 December 20253355334

8 Astwood Mews, London, SW7 4DE

Planning appeal 3355334 at 8 Astwood Mews, London, SW7 4DE (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on living conditions of the adjoining property at No 9 Astwood Mews.

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Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Harwood A
Postcode
SW7 4DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on living conditions of the adjoining property at No 9 Astwood Mews

What decided it

The harmful effect on the living conditions of the adjoining property through overlooking and loss of daylight, which was not outweighed by the neutral visual impact on the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CD9

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