Planning appeal decision
23-27 Kings Terrace, London, NW1 0JP
Planning appeal 3272799 at 23-27 Kings Terrace, London, NW1 0JP (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector Brooker M, 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, including the Camden Town Conservation Area.
the erection of a mansard roof extension to provide two 1-bedroom flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Brooker M
- Postcode
- NW1 0JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Camden Town Conservation Area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of properties on Camden High Street, with particular regards to loss of daylight, outlook and privacy
- Highway safety with particular regards to car parking and construction traffic
- Whether or not the appeal scheme makes appropriate provision for affordable housing with regards policy H4 of the London Borough of Camden Local Plan
What decided it
The proposed roof extension would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Camden Town Conservation Area with no public benefits to outweigh this harm, and the scheme failed to address highway safety concerns and affordable housing requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1Policy H4Policy T1Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4
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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