Planning appeal decision
100 Avenue Road, London, NW3 3HF
Planning appeal 3286810 at 100 Avenue Road, London, NW3 3HF (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed details upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effect upon the settings and thereby the significance of relevant designated heritage assets.
Demolition of the existing building and redevelopment with a 24 storey building and a part 7 part 5 storey building comprising a total of 184 residential units (Class C3) and up to 1,041sqm of flexible retail/financial or professional or café/restaurant floorspace (Classes A1/A2/A3) inclusive of part sui generis floorspace or potential new London Underground station access fronting Avenue Road and up to 1,350sqm for community use (Class D1) with associated works including enlargement of the existing basement level to contain disabled car parking spaces and cycle parking, landscaping and access improvements.
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- NW3 3HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed details upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effect upon the settings and thereby the significance of relevant designated heritage assets.
What decided it
The Inspector's assessment that the GRC panelling, when examined on site, demonstrated a robust composition and stone-like appearance that would be sympathetic to the listed library and conservation area setting, preserving their significance and special interest.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy D9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200
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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