®Planning appeal decision
1 Cathcart Road, London , London , SW10 9NL
Planning appeal 3359537 at 1 Cathcart Road, London , London , SW10 9NL (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 August 2025 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boltons Conservation Area.
the demolition of the existing house and erection of a replacement house with landscaping and associated works completed
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- SW10 9NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boltons Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would affect the living conditions of neighbouring properties, with regard to light glare and light spill (Appeal A only)
What decided it
Appeal A: the harmful effect of the proposed crown roof form and Portland Stone cladding on the character and appearance of the conservation area, which could not be overcome by planning conditions and outweighed the limited public benefits. Appeal B: the flat roof design and appropriate scale and massing that would preserve the conservation area's character when secured by conditions controlling fenestration and materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CD1Policy CD2Policy CD3Policy CD4Policy CD9Policy CD10Policy D15Policy GB10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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