®Planning appeal decision
70 Aberdare Gardens, Flat 4, London, NW6 3QD
Planning appeal 3262767 at 70 Aberdare Gardens, Flat 4, London, NW6 3QD (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the unauthorised development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the South Hampstead Conservation Area (SHCA).
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- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- NW6 3QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the unauthorised development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the South Hampstead Conservation Area (SHCA)
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the South Hampstead Conservation Area, to which considerable weight was afforded, could not be justified by the modest claimed benefits of greening and biodiversity, which could be achieved through alternative means.
The modest benefits of greening, biodiversity and improved outside space were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the significance of the South Hampstead Conservation Area, to which considerable importance and weight was afforded.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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