®Planning appeal decision
61-65 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BA
Planning appeal 3358374 at 61-65 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BA (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Chamberlain G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of adjacent properties at Bullingham Mansions and 31 and 32 Campden Grove with particular reference to light spillage and outlook.
‘Rear extension at first floor level to create additional office space’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Chamberlain G
- Postcode
- W8 4BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of adjacent properties at Bullingham Mansions and 31 and 32 Campden Grove with particular reference to light spillage and outlook
- Whether the proposal would achieve the appropriate fire safety standards
What decided it
The technical light spill assessment demonstrating that light levels at neighbouring windows would remain below recommended maximums, combined with the material improvements to the scheme design compared to the previously dismissed proposal, meant the extension would not cause unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GB10Policy CD9Policy CD16
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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