Flat Third Floor South, 3 Gray's Inn Square, London, WC1R 5AH

Planning appeal 3285984 at Flat Third Floor South, 3 Gray's Inn Square, London, WC1R 5AH (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, and what impact, if any, it would have on the setting of nearby heritage assets.

the conversion of attic space originally forming part of flat at 3 Gray's Inn Square South into separate residential flat including new dormer windows to west elevation

Authority: London Borough of Camden
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Price A
Postcode: WC1R 5AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, and what impact, if any, it would have on the setting of nearby heritage assets
the effect of the proposed development on parking provision, highway safety and congestion
whether the proposed development would make acceptable provision for cycle storage

What decided it

The proposed dormer windows would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, which was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of a single additional residential unit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D2Policy T1Policy T2Policy A1Camden Planning Guidance: Transport (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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