External dwelling alterations at 5 Barlby Gardens, Kensington, London W10

The site

The site is a two-storey terraced dwelling in a cohesive Queen Anne Cottage-style terrace within the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.

“/PP/26/01862:2 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 This application relates to 5 Barlby Gardens, a two-storey terraced dwelling located on the north western side of Barlby Gardens. 3.2The property forms part of a cohesive terrace of late Victorian/Edwardian dwellings constructed in the Queen Anne Cottage style and is situated within the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Planning history

The works are external only, with no change to the building’s footprint, height, scale, massing or use, and no relevant planning history.

“Renewal of the rear Flat Mineral Felt Roof System, incorporating felt system with improved insulation performance. • Renewal of the Soft Matting with the Installation of New Concrete paving slabs, approx. 15m² to the front elevation 4.2The proposal relates solely to external alterations to the existing dwelling. No extensions or alterations to the building's footprint, height, scale, massing or use are proposed.”

Officer report

Why officers supported approval

Officers found that the alterations would preserve the property and conservation area and maintain acceptable living conditions for neighbouring occupiers.

“As such, the proposal would not result in any additional overlooking, loss of privacy, loss of outlook, or reduction in daylight or sunlight to neighbouring occupiers. The proposal would therefore continue to maintain good living conditions for neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Local Plan Policies CD9 and GB10. Noise 6.10The proposal would not introduce any plant equipment or changes in the use of the property that would give rise to additional noise or disturbance.”

“/PP/26/01862:6 character and appearance of the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area. Furthermore, the proposal would not result in any unacceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers. Accordingly, the proposal complies with Local Plan Policies CD1, CD2, CD3, CD9, CD10, CD12, CD13, CD15, GB8 and GB10, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for this item.

The vote

The committee resolved unanimously to grant planning permission with the officer’s conditions.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions in section 8 of the officer report.”

Minutes