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Authority: London Borough of Camden
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Chamberlain G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on living conditions, with particular reference to noise, outlook and privacy
Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing and provide an adequate mix of homes
The effect of the proposed development on the supply of business accommodation
Whether the proposal would adhere to the Council's strategies for 'car free' housing and cycle parking

What decided it

The proposal would result in poor living conditions for occupants due to inadequate privacy and potential noise disturbance, combined with failure to provide adequate affordable housing and an appropriate mix of dwelling sizes, which together constitute serious breaches of the development plan that are not outweighed by the modest housing delivery benefits.

Framework references: 130, 64, 62, 82, 010

Plan policies cited: Policy A1, Policy A4, Policy D1, Policy H1, Policy H6, Policy H7, Policy H4, Policy DM1, Policy T2, Policy T1, Policy E1, Policy E2

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