®Planning appeal decision
139-147 Camden Road, Camden, London , NW1 9HJ
Planning appeal 3323840 at 139-147 Camden Road, Camden, London , NW1 9HJ (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 5 January 2024 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including Camden Square Conservation Area and Cantelowes Gardens.
the erection of a 4 storey block of flats with ground floor bin and bicycle stores and front paving and planting
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gilbert-Wooldridge T
- Postcode
- NW1 9HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including Camden Square Conservation Area and Cantelowes Gardens
- the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to access and the size and layout of units
- air quality
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and Cantelowes Gardens, combined with failure to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers regarding accessibility, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and financial contributions.
The moderate benefits of 6 dwellings, financial contribution to affordable housing, and use of previously developed land were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of the area and Cantelowes Gardens and the failure to meet accessibility standards for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A2Policy A3Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1Policy CC4Policy C6Policy H6Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan 2016 Policy D3Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan 2016 Policy GO1Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan 2016 Policy SSP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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