Planning appeal decision
37 Chalton Street, King's Cross, London, NW1 1JD
Planning appeal 3293592 at 37 Chalton Street, King's Cross, London, NW1 1JD (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the alleged works on the character and appearance of 37 Chalton Street and upon the surrounding area.
Without planning permission: Installation of a new shopfront
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- NW1 1JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the alleged works on the character and appearance of 37 Chalton Street and upon the surrounding area
What decided it
The replacement shopfront's bland, generic modern design lacks the traditional features and proportions of its predecessor and causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the locally listed building and surrounding area, with no compelling public benefits demonstrated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D2
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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