®Planning appeal decision
95 Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9QU
Planning appeal 3358868 at 95 Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9QU (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 21 August 2025 by Inspector Dickson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to privacy.
for alterations on access to roof terrace and proposed railings
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dickson R
- Postcode
- SW10 9QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to privacy
- The effect of the access doors on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the setting of the nearby Thurloe and Smith's Charity Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants by enabling increased overlooking into their gardens, which cannot be adequately controlled by planning condition and is not justified by the maintenance access requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CD9Policy CD1Policy CD2Policy CD10Policy CD12Policy CD15
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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