Planning appeal decision
16 Leighton Place , Kentish Town , London, NW5 2QL
Planning appeal 3311706 at 16 Leighton Place , Kentish Town , London, NW5 2QL (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
erection of front dormer, alterations to materials on the rear dormer, rear elevation alterations and modest non-material internal alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- NW5 2QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed front dormer would harm the appearance of the appeal property and the terrace of which it is part, conflicting with local plan policies requiring high quality development that complements local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the Camden Local Plan (2017)Policy D3 of the Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan (2016)
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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