Planning appeal decision
21 Mornington Crescent, London, London, NW1 7RG
Planning appeal 3316431 at 21 Mornington Crescent, London, London, NW1 7RG (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 4 October 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building of 13-24 Mornington Crescent.
outbuilding to rear of garden for the use as a studio office including associated landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- NW1 7RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building of 13-24 Mornington Crescent
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Camden Town Conservation Area
What decided it
The size, form and elevated position of the proposed outbuilding would cause moderate harm to the setting of the listed building and limited harm to the conservation area, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
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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