Flat 7, 50 Hans Place, London, SW1X 0LA

Planning appeal 3371695 at Flat 7, 50 Hans Place, London, SW1X 0LA (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 21 November 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hans Town Conservation Area.

Amendments to the approved scheme PP/24/04818 through the addition of a private glass lift to the centre lightwell of 50 Hans Place, serving the ground floor up to 3rd floor”

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Poole S
Postcode: SW1X 0LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hans Town Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 50 Hans Place, with particular regard to natural light, outlook, light pollution, privacy, noise and vibration

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of occupiers of Flats 1 and 6 through loss of daylight, noise, vibration and light disturbance, which cannot be justified by the private benefit to the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CD1Policy CD2Policy CD3Policy CD4Policy CD10Policy CD13Policy CD9Policy GB10

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