36 Lancaster Grove, LONDON, NW3 4PB

described on the application form as: ‘Conversion of former fire station tower to a single dwellinghouse (1 bed flat)’

Authority: London Borough of Camden
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal would preserve the Grade II* listed building known as Belsize Fire Station, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
Whether or not the proposal would acceptably guard against parking stress and promote sustainable transport choices
Whether or not the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the listed building's special interest and significance caused by the extent of internal interventions required for the conversion, combined with failure to secure car-free parking and affordable housing contributions, outweighed the modest public benefits of delivering one additional housing unit.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: Policy T2, Policy H4, Policy D2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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