Planning appeal decision
Flat 9, 52-54 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LT
Planning appeal 3270363 at Flat 9, 52-54 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LT (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 18 November 2021 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of roof extension and alterations to the fifth floor to provide additional bedrooms
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- WC1X 8LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- highway and pedestrian safety and living conditions from its construction
What decided it
The proposed development would be a subordinate, largely hidden addition that would not harm character and appearance, and construction impacts could be adequately controlled by planning condition rather than requiring a planning obligation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1(i)Policy T4Policy DM1Policy CC4
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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