®Planning appeal decision
48 Mornington Terrace, London, NW1 7RT
Planning appeal 3284736 at 48 Mornington Terrace, London, NW1 7RT (London Borough of Camden) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 September 2022 by Inspector Jordan A, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact the works would have on the listed building, known as "48 Mornington Terrace" or on any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Camden Town Conservation Area.
described as “Listed Building Application for works across all floors, comprising: removal and installation of replacement sash windows and drainage pipe (front elevation); alterations to internal walls and plan form generally; new/replacement shutters, flooring, ceiling, and fireplaces and surrounds; replacement staircase; alteration to front lower ground steps; rendering of vault; alterations to joinery generally; removal of rear wall and erection of fully glazed full width rear extension and glass roof to rear return (retrospective)”
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jordan A
- Postcode
- NW1 7RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact the works would have on the listed building, known as "48 Mornington Terrace" or on any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Camden Town Conservation Area
What decided it
Whether the less than substantial harm identified to the listed building's historic fabric, character and hierarchy for each element was outweighed by the public benefits put forward by the appellant.
for most elements of the works the less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area was not outweighed by the public benefits claimed (which were often unsubstantiated), save for the attic windows, new flooring, and second/attic floor shutters, where the benefits outweighed or no harm arose
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 132
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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