Planning appeal decision
13 Princess Road, London, NW1 8JR
Planning appeal 3325616 at 13 Princess Road, London, NW1 8JR (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the retail function of the area.
the change of use of ground floor and basement commercial space to form residential flat with replacing existing shopfront with new fenestration
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- NW1 8JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the retail function of the area
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Primrose Hill Conservation Area
- whether the proposal would secure a car-free housing scheme
- whether the proposal would secure adequate cycle parking spaces
What decided it
The loss of an active retail unit from a functioning neighbourhood shopping centre combined with the harmful impact on the character and appearance of the Primrose Hill Conservation Area outweighed the modest benefit of a single dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TC2Policy D1Policy D2Policy T2Policy T1
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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