Planning appeal decision
14 Well Road, London, NW3 1LH
Planning appeal 3328928 at 14 Well Road, London, NW3 1LH (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 23 November 2023 by Inspector Livingstone C, 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 bearing in mind it would be within the Hampstead Conservation Area.
external alterations to existing house including installation of stone cladding to front and part of side elevations, roof -coping and rooflight above garage, painting of remaining elevations, alterations to fenestration at ground floor level, new boundary treatment to frontage including timber and metal fence and landscaping works
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Livingstone C
- Postcode
- NW3 1LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area bearing in mind it would be within the Hampstead Conservation Area.
What decided it
The proposed materials and high boundary fencing would harm the character and appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area by making the property visually prominent and incongruous within the traditional street scene, and the public benefits do not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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