Planning appeal decision
5 Pilgrims Lane, London, NW3 1SJ
Planning appeal 3322161 at 5 Pilgrims Lane, London, NW3 1SJ (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed installation would comprise sustainable infrastructure, having regard to the need to minimise the effects of climate change and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Installation of external air conditioning units and associated acoustic enclosure within the rear side courtyard
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- NW3 1SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed installation would comprise sustainable infrastructure, having regard to the need to minimise the effects of climate change and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
What decided it
The proposed installation would not comprise sustainable infrastructure having regard to the need to minimise climate change effects and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, conflicting with the development plan policies on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1Policy CC2paragraph 8.42
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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