Planning appeal decision
2-12 Harmood Street & 34 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ
Planning appeal 3267329 at 2-12 Harmood Street & 34 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Ayres J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to heritage assets.
proposed extension to lift core and forming of glazed corridor link and lift lobby with one additional student room to fourth floor of existing student accommodation
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ayres J
- Postcode
- NW1 8AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to heritage assets
- The effect of the proposal on living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- Whether the proposal would be sustainable in respect of its use of resources
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Conservation Area caused by the increase in bulk and mass of the building was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of providing one additional student accommodation unit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1Policy CC1Policy CC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 57
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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