®Planning appeal decision
2 Byron Mews, London, NW3 2NQ
Planning appeal 3294116 at 2 Byron Mews, London, NW3 2NQ (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 29 July 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the effect on the Mansfield Conservation Area.
described on the planning application form as: ‘A new side infill extension to an existing mews house. The extension is single storey across the depth of the house with an additional second storey at the rear set back from the front elevation by a third of the depth of the house.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- NW3 2NQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the effect on the Mansfield Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest public benefits of the proposed development would not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset (the Mansfield Conservation Area) caused by the loss of symmetry and obscuring of views to the historic tram shed wall.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Camden Local Plan (2017) Policy D1Camden Local Plan (2017) Policy D2Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2033 Policy DH1Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2033 Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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