Planning appeal decision
32A Chalcot Square, London, NW1 8YA
Planning appeal 3284632 at 32A Chalcot Square, London, NW1 8YA (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 6 March 2023 by Inspector Freer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
the replacement of existing basement front window with French doors and re-configuration of internal layout
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Freer P
- Postcode
- NW1 8YA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Primrose Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the Grade II listed building and would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to its special interest and to the character and appearance of the conservation area, which could not be outweighed by the limited private benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 (Design)Policy D2 (Heritage)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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