®Planning appeal decision
14 Gray's Inn Square, London , WC1R 5JP
Planning appeal 3286011 at 14 Gray's Inn Square, London , WC1R 5JP (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Chamberlain G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II* listed building known as Greys Inn Square Nos 12, 13 and 14, or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.
Replace traffic barrier to Gray's Inn Square vehicular exit with new decorative metal gates
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Chamberlain G
- Postcode
- WC1R 5JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II* listed building known as Greys Inn Square Nos 12, 13 and 14, or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed gates would preserve the significance of the listed building and the character of the conservation area through their sensitive, contextually-led design that harmonises with the existing architecture and detailing of the site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D2 of the London Borough of Camden Local Plan 2017
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 190Paragraph 195Paragraph 197
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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