Planning appeal decision
Flat E, 17-18 Harrington Square, London, NW1 2JJ
Planning appeal 3266640 at Flat E, 17-18 Harrington Square, London, NW1 2JJ (London Borough of Camden) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 September 2021 by Inspector Shields T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of those works on the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building.
Internal alterations at second floor level including erection of partition walls within two front rooms to create additional bedrooms, removal of sections of internal walls to create larger openings in hallway, and removal of three doors
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shields T
- Postcode
- NW1 2JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of those works on the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building
What decided it
The partition walls are of permanent or long-term construction designed for indefinite retention and result in less than substantial harm to the listed building's significance which is not outweighed by any public benefits.
Less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building from the partition walls was not outweighed by any public benefits, resulting in refusal of consent for their retention.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A1Policy D1Policy D2
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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