4D Planning were instructed to assist the client with securing retrospective planning permission for alterations carried out to an upper maisonette located at 76 Lancaster Road, W11, close to Portobello Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
The development involved the replacement of an existing rear window with an access door in order to provide access onto a flat roof which was proposed to be used as a small private roof terrace. Screening was also installed around the edge of the terrace to provide privacy and security.
The works had already been completed in May 2021 following the Covid pandemic when the occupants sought to create outdoor space within the property. At the time the works were carried out, the applicant was unaware that planning permission was required, and therefore the application was submitted retrospectively.
Our team prepared the architectural drawings and planning documentation required to support the retrospective application. A planning statement was prepared explaining the planning context and demonstrating that the terrace would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenity.
The proposed terrace area measured approximately 6.3m2, providing a modest private outdoor space for the flat. The small size of the terrace helped demonstrate that the space would be used as a quiet amenity area rather than a space likely to generate noise or disturbance.
We also addressed privacy concerns by explaining the role of the screening installed around the terrace. The screening and planters were designed to provide privacy for both the occupants of the flat and neighbouring residents.
By presenting a clear planning justification and demonstrating that the development would not harm neighbouring amenity or the character of the area, planning permission was successfully granted by Kensington and Chelsea Council.
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