Planning appeal decision
18A Caversham Road, London, NW5 2DU
Planning appeal 3312142 at 18A Caversham Road, London, NW5 2DU (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 4 May 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Bartholomew Estate Conservation Area.
a single storey rear extension with materials to match existing
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- NW5 2DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Bartholomew Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The lack of public visibility of the rear extension, combined with its subordinate scale, simple design, and integration through the green roof, meant it would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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