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Dismissed3 December 20253368196

7 Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PR

Planning appeal 3368196 at 7 Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PR (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 3 December 2025 by Inspector Bradford F, 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 De Vere Conservation Area.

Provision of 1x off-street parking space within the front garden. Introduction of metal grille and raised upstand. Installation of dropped kerb and new sliding mechanical railing system”

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Bradford F
Postcode
W8 5PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the De Vere Conservation Area
  • Effect on highway safety conditions

What decided it

The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the designated conservation area and create unacceptable highway safety conditions, with insufficient public benefit to outweigh these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CD1 (Context and Character)CD2 (Design Quality, Character and Growth)CD4 (Heritage Assets – Conservation Areas)CD10 (Small-scale Alterations and Additions)CD15 (Views)TR6 (Active Travel)TR8 (Car Parking)

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