Planning appeal decision
23a Great Queen Street, London , WC2B 5BB
Planning appeal 3332912 at 23a Great Queen Street, London , WC2B 5BB (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of business accommodation.
change of use and conversion of building into a single family dwelling house and erection of an additional storey
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
- Postcode
- WC2B 5BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of business accommodation
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing
- whether the scheme would comply with relevant development plan policies in respect of parking and car-free development
What decided it
The proposed development would lead to the loss of business accommodation without proper justification, in clear conflict with Policies E1 and E2 of the Camden Local Plan, which could not be overcome by the material considerations in support.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E1Policy E2Policy H1Policy H4Policy T2Policy DM1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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