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Dismissed24 February 20266000895

6 St. Marys Gate, London, W8 5UA

Planning appeal 6000895 at 6 St. Marys Gate, London, W8 5UA (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was dismissed on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the surrounding Lexham Conservation Area and Edwards Square/Scarsdale & Abingdon Conservation Area.

installing safety railings over ground floor extension for health and safety reasons

Authority
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
W8 5UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the surrounding Lexham Conservation Area and Edwards Square/Scarsdale & Abingdon Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to privacy, noise and disturbance
  • whether the development would provide its occupants with acceptable living conditions with particular regard to fire safety

What decided it

The proposed railings would appear as an unduly prominent feature that would materially harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and would adversely affect the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overlooking and noise disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

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