Land at 23, And 25-27 Earl's Court Square, London, SW5 9DA

Planning appeal 3359770 at Land at 23, And 25-27 Earl's Court Square, London, SW5 9DA (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 January 2026 by Inspector Kean G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the painting of a mural depicting Mary Poppins on the side flank elevation wall at roof level causes harm to the character and appearance of the Earl's Court Square conservation area.

without planning permission, the painting of a mural depicting Mary Poppins on the side flank elevation wall at roof level, between numbers 23 and Queens Court, 25-27 Earl's Court Square

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Kean G
Postcode: SW5 9BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the painting of a mural depicting Mary Poppins on the side flank elevation wall at roof level causes harm to the character and appearance of the Earl's Court Square conservation area

What decided it

The mural's limited visibility, small scale, and minimal visual impact on the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with its compliance with Local Plan policies, outweighed the Council's enforcement action.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CD1Policy CD2Policy CD3Policy CD4Policy CD9Policy CD10Policy CD12Policy CD15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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