39 Harrington Gardens, London, SW7 4JU

a lift, external alterations and gilt leather wallpaper restoration

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bayliss G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The main issue is whether or not the proposal would preserve the Grade II* listed building (listed as 39 Harrington Gardens SW7) or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and its effect on the Courtfield Conservation Area.

What decided it

The considerable, adverse impact of the lift installation on the significance of the Grade II* listed building was not outweighed by the moderate-weight heritage and other benefits.

The considerable, adverse impact on the listed building's significance from the lift installation significantly outweighed the moderate-weighted heritage benefits of external renovation and wallpaper restoration, together with modest economic and private accessibility benefits, tipping the balance against the proposal.

Framework references: 202, 212, 213

Plan policies cited: Policy CD5

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