®Planning appeal decision
3 Bedford Gardens, London, W8 7ED
Planning appeal 3369815 at 3 Bedford Gardens, London, W8 7ED (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development and works 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.
Rear terrace and access from rear closet wing onto terrace
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- W8 7ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed development and works 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 development and works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to privacy, outlook, and access to light
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, arising from the failure to respect the historic hierarchy of spaces and plan form, could not be outweighed by the minimal public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CD9Policy CD1Policy CD2Policy CD4Policy CD5Policy CD10Policy CD15
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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