Planning appeal decision
4 Oakford Road, London, NW5 1AH
Planning appeal 3321464 at 4 Oakford Road, London, NW5 1AH (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 22 September 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the rear dormer window and works to the outrigger roof upon the character and appearance of the area.
erection of single storey rear infill extension, including conversion of the loft space into a habitable room with a rear roof dormer extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- NW5 1AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the rear dormer window and works to the outrigger roof upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The realistic prospect of a similar dormer window being constructed under permitted development rights, which carries considerable weight as a material consideration sufficient to outweigh the minor conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the Camden Local Plan 2017Policy 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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