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Dismissed22 March 20243323926

Warehouse to the rear of 49 Brecknock Road, Camden, London, N7 0BT

conversion of warehouse to 2 x 2-bedroom flats, erection of dormers and alterations to fenestration

Authority
London Borough of Camden
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Francis M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the building and the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would result in the loss of a premises for employment and business use and affect local economic activity
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to daylight, sunlight, outlook and privacy
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 49 Brecknock Road with regard to privacy
  • the effect of the proposal on parking and congestion in the surrounding area and whether it would secure car-free housing
  • whether the proposal would accord with development plan policy in regard to affordable housing

What decided it

The cumulative harm from loss of employment use, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, harm to neighbouring privacy, failure to secure car-free housing and affordable housing contributions, and harm to character and appearance outweighed the limited benefits of providing two new dwellings.

Plan policies cited: Policy D1 Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy D3 Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan 2016, Policy E1 Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy E2 Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy SW1 Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan 2016, Policy A1 Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy C5 Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy T2 Camden Local Plan, Policy H4 Camden Local Plan, Policy DM1 Camden Local Plan

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