Planning appeal decision
148 Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 8JA
Planning appeal 3308838 at 148 Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 8JA (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 3 May 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Primrose Hill Conservation Area.
replacement of roof canopy and roof garden/terrace (conversion of existing roof structure to provide covered roof access and roof garden/terrace). Replacement of 3rd floor roof canopy
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- NW1 8JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Primrose Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area through its height, form, materials and visibility, and this harm is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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