Planning appeal decision
29 Buckland Crescent, 2nd Floor Flat, London, NW3 5DJ
Planning appeal 3300405 at 29 Buckland Crescent, 2nd Floor Flat, London, NW3 5DJ (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Belsize Conservation Area.
Erection of lean-to conservatory extension to enclose part of existing side/rear roof terrace at 2nd floor level, including relocation of external door opening to access the remaining part of the terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- NW3 5DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Belsize Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the Belsize Conservation Area through its incongruous form and design on the rear elevation, with no public benefits to outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
Less than substantial harm to the significance of the Belsize Conservation Area was weighed against public benefits; no public benefits were identified to outweigh the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 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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