239 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 7BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the developments on the character and appearance of the host property and local area, with particular regard to the significance of the CTCA and the RCCA, through development within their settings
• whether the proposed developments would provide an adequate standard of accommodation, with particular regard to the internal floor area within the proposed first-floor apartment
• whether the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed Arlington House would be preserved
• whether the proposals would comply with development plan policies in respect of parking and car-free development

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed Arlington House and the failure to meet minimum space standards for proposed apartments, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of two additional housing units, and the clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework.

The modest social and economic benefits of delivering two housing units in a well-connected area with housing under-supply were given moderate weight but were insufficient to outweigh the great weight given to the conservation of the designated heritage asset (Grade II listed Arlington House), with less than substantial harm to its significance; the harm to heritage assets provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework, displacing the balance in favour of granting permission.