®Planning appeal decision
23a Ravenshaw Street, London, NW6 1NP
Planning appeal 3281530 at 23a Ravenshaw Street, London, NW6 1NP (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 20 April 2022 by Inspector Stephens K, 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 development involves the demolition of an existing late Victorian end of terrace house (2 flats of GIA 69.7m² and 94.5m²) with an accompanying car park and erection of a three stories plus basement level 7 unit apartment block comprising 4 x 3 Bed units and 3 x 2 Bed units. All flats would have access to private and communal amenity space. No on-site parking is provided and the development would be 100% car free
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- NW6 1NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the site would be a suitable location for basement flats with regard to flooding
- Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The design of the building, particularly the rear elevation, would harm the character and appearance of the area and be a lasting blight on the local area, which outweighs the benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy 2 of the Fortune Green & West Hampstead Neighbourhood PlanLocal Plan Policy CC3Local Plan Policy A5Local Plan Policy H4
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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