®Planning appeal decision
3 Bedford Gardens, London, W8 7ED
Planning appeal 3360278 at 3 Bedford Gardens, London, W8 7ED (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed corridor between the closet wing and the outbuilding (the glazed link) would preserve the Grade II listed building known as '3-9, Bedford Gardens W8' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
Works to lower ground closet wing, including new side infill of painted brick, including sash window; replacement lower ground rear wing door; new stone steps from rear lower ground closet wing door. Installation of corridor between rear closet wing and rear summerhouse and new York stone pavers to external courtyard
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- W8 7ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed corridor between the closet wing and the outbuilding (the glazed link) would preserve the Grade II listed building known as '3-9, Bedford Gardens W8' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether or not the proposed glazed link would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The glazed link's light-touch, frameless specification and discreet rear location would preserve the listed building's special architectural and historic interest and the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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