Planning appeal decision
48 Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 1NH
Planning appeal 3321948 at 48 Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 1NH (London Borough of Camden) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 June 2025 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the replacement shopfront and glazed roof preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the replacement of a shopfront, installation of a retractable glazed roof to the rear of the premises and heat lamps attached to the front of the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Thompson F
- Postcode
- NW3 1NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the replacement shopfront and glazed roof preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area
- The effect of the glazed roof on the setting of the grade II listed Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel
- The effect of the glazed roof on the living conditions of surrounding residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The replacement shopfront causes appreciable harm to the conservation area's character without public benefits to justify it, and the glazed roof poses an unacceptable risk to neighbouring residents' living conditions through noise disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1Policy DH1Policy DH2
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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