Westminster - KBR9: ROOFSCAPES AND BALCONIES

Policy information sourced from the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan

KBR9: ROOFSCAPES AND BALCONIES

A: In new developments, plant (including machinery, ducts, tanks, satellite dishes or radio aerials) should be provided within basement levels or concealed within the roof area or roof space of buildings. Should this not be feasible, equipment should be housed within visual and acoustic screening of an appropriate design that takes account of the energy efficiency of such mechanical plant.

B: If fixed plant, machinery, canopies, fences, loggias, trellises or satellite or radio antennae are situated on a balcony, proposals should ensure that visual intrusion, from ground and upper levels, is minimised.

C: New development proposals for balconies and multi-functional use of roof areas is encouraged provided they:

demonstrate consideration of opportunities for urban greening (see KBR10: Urban greening);
do not have a detrimental impact on the roofscape of the immediate or surrounding area;
do not have a negative impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents by virtue of overlooking; and
do not cause unacceptable harm to heritage assets or their setting.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan