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Property details

Case reference: PP/13/01307
Address: 253-259 Kensal Road and 5 & 6 Middle Row, LONDON, W10
Ward: Golborne
Polling district: 09
Listed Building Grade:
Conservation area:

Applicant details

Applicant's name: Kensal Developments LLP
Applicant company name: Maven Plan Ltd
Contact address: The Boathouse Embankment Putney, London SW15 1LB

Proposal details

Application type: PP (Planning permission)
Proposed development Demolition of commercial laundry and 2 residential buildings and erection of a part 4, part 5 storey with basement development comprising 367sqm of retail use, 2965sqm of flexible office, studio and workshop space and 189 bed student accommodation. (MAJOR APPLICATION)
Date received: 08 Mar 2013
Registration date:
(Statutory start date)
12 Mar 2013
Public consultation ends: 14 Jun 2013
Application status: Appeal Decided
Target date for decision: 11 Jun 2013

Decision details

This case has not yet been decided.

Decision: Refuse Planning Permission/Consent
Decision date: 11 Jun 2013
Conditions and reasons:

1)

The proposed student accommodation has not been justified and would harm the character, role and function of the Kensal Employment Zone, contrary to policies of the London Plan (adopted 2011), in particular, policy 3.8, and the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policies CP5 and CF5.

2)

The proposed development would result in the loss of two dwellinghouses, contrary to policies of the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policy CH3.

3)

The development, by reason of its scale, height, mass, bulk, design and materials would harm the context, character and appearance of the area and the visual and functional quality of surrounding streets, contrary to policies of the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policies CL1, CL2, CR2 and CR4, and the Subterranean Development Supplementary Planning Document (adopted 2009).

4)

The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the student accommodation and business units would have good daylight amenity, contrary to policies of the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policy CL5.

5)

The development, by reason of insufficient cycle parking provision and no associated showering and changing facilities, would fail to provide appropriate alternatives to car use, contrary to policies of the London PLan (adopted 2011), in particular, policy 6.9, policies of the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policy CT1, and the Transport Supplementary Planning Document (adopted 2008).

6)

The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would not materially worsen existing amenity conditions for neighbouring occupants in terms of sunlight, daylight and privacy, contrary to the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policy CL5.

7)

In the absence of a satisfactory Construction Method Statement it has not been demonstrated that the proposed subterranean development would safeguard the stability of neighbouring buildings, contrary to the Subterranean Development Supplementary Planning Document (adopted 2009).

8)

The proposed development does not provide appropriate measures to reduce surface water run-off, contrary to the London Plan (adopted 2011), in particular, policies 5.3 and 5.13, and the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policy CE2.

9)

In the absence of a satisfactory planning obligation, the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would mitigate its impact on local infrastructure, on-street parking and highways, contrary to policies of the development plan, in particular, policies of the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), including, policies C1 and CT1, the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (adopted 2010) and the Transport Supplementary Planning Document (adopted 2008).

10)

The applicant has failed to demonstrate, by reason of a lack of information, that the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing, contrary to policies contained in the London Plan (adopted 2011), in particular, policies 3.12 and 3.13 and policies of the Core Strategy (adopted 2010), in particular, policies C1 and CH2.

Informatives:

1)

Relevant Policies Used
You are advised that this application was determined by the Local Planning authority with regard to Development Plan policies including relevant policies contained within the London Plan Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London adopted July 2011; the Core Strategy adopted 8 December 2010 and the 'Saved' policies of the Unitary Development Plan adopted 25 May 2002.

2)

Refused despite pre-app advice
To assist applicants in finding solutions to problems arising in relation to their development proposals the Local Planning Authority has produced planning policies, and provided written guidance, all of which are available on the Council's website, and offers a pre-application advice service. Pre-application advice was sought and provided. Unfortunately, this advice was not adhered to. Nevertheless, the Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants through the advice service to assist in the preparation of a new planning application.

Committee details

Decision by: This case is currently due to be decided under delegated powers.

Appeal details

This case has not been appealed.

Planning Inspectorate reference number: A/13/2210298
Appeal received: 10 Dec 2013
Appeal type: REF (Refusal of Permission)
Appeal procedure: WR (Written Representations)
Appeal start date:
Deadline for comments to be received by the Planning Inspectorate: TBC
Appeal decision: WDR
Appeal decision date: 26 Mar 2014

Contact details

Planning case officer:
Planning team: North
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7361 3012

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