4 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ

use of existing ground floor flat roof as a roof terrace with the installation of an acoustic screen. Appeal B: APP/K5600/Y/24/3356905 4 Sloane Terrace, Kensington and Chelsea, London SW1X 9DQ

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Thompson P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 'Sedding Telephone Exchange', or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, regarding privacy, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would have a significantly detrimental effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers regarding privacy and noise and disturbance, conflicting with the development plan, and the stated benefits were not material considerations of sufficient significance to justify approval.

Plan policies cited: LP Policy CD5, LP Policy CD9, LP Policy GB8

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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