®Planning appeal decision
37 Estelle Road, London, NW3 2JX
Planning appeal 3297994 at 37 Estelle Road, London, NW3 2JX (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the net reduction in the number of residential units in the building would be acceptable, in light of the relevant policies relating to housing needs and supply in the Borough of Camden.
conversion of the existing building (in lawful use as three self- contained flats) to a single family dwelling house and the installation of a small bathroom window within the side elevation of the building at ground floor level
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- NW3 2JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the net reduction in the number of residential units in the building would be acceptable, in light of the relevant policies relating to housing needs and supply in the Borough of Camden
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet any of the three criteria under Policy H3 that would justify the net loss of two residential units, and conflicts with the requirement under Policy H7 for a mix of dwelling sizes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H3Policy H7Policy H1
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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