Planning appeal decision
4b Hampstead Hill Gardens, Camden, NW3 2PL
Planning appeal 3272103 at 4b Hampstead Hill Gardens, Camden, NW3 2PL (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 21 February 2022 by Inspector Price J, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area (HCA) and the setting of nearby grade II listed buildings.
demolition of the existing two-storey residential dwelling (Class C3) and construction of a new 3 storey residential dwelling with basement (Class C3)
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price J
- Postcode
- NW3 2PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area (HCA) and the setting of nearby grade II listed buildings
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers at 4a Hampstead Hill Gardens, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The Inspector concluded that the design, scale and materials of the replacement dwelling would preserve the character and appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings, and cause no unacceptable harm to neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy A1Policy A5Policy BA1Policy BA2Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 56Paragraph 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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