Replacement house at 12 Cathcart Road, Kensington, London SW10

Demolishing and rebuilding a house

The application was for the demolition of a two storey dwelling and construction of a replacement two storey dwelling, with a landscaped garden and improved boundary treatment.

“Description of Development: Proposed demolition of two storey dwelling and construction of high quality two storey dwelling including landscaped garden, improved boundary treatment, and reduced vehicle crossover.”

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Assessing harm to the conservation area

Officers considered the harm from the proposal to be less than substantial, following an addendum report with further representations.

“Emma Barral introduced the report. She referred to the addendum report which included 2 more representations, a late representation on behalf of the objectors, the officer’s response to the late representations and amendments to Section 2 and paragraphs 3.1, 6.17, 6.34 and 5.1 of the report. She also stated that officers considered the harm mentioned in the proposed reason for refusal was less than substantial harm.”

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Who spoke

An objector spoke against the scheme while the applicant spoke in support.

Officers recommended refusal

Officers recommended refusal, finding the replacement dwelling would not improve on the existing building's contribution to the conservation area, and the harm was not outweighed by public benefits.

“Resolved unanimously: in support of the recommendation in the officer report that planning permission be refused as the proposals would fail to demonstrate that the replacement dwelling would deliver a greater contribution to the character, appearance, or significance of the Boltons Conservation Area than the existing dwelling which is a positive contributor in the conservation area.”

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