Planning appeal decision
2 Quex Road, London, NW6 4PH
Planning appeal 3336128 at 2 Quex Road, London, NW6 4PH (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 15 November 2024 by Inspector Whitfield J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Removal of an existing shop front
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Whitfield J
- Postcode
- NW6 4PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The removal of the traditional shopfront created an incongruous loss to the architectural composition of the property and parade, causing harmful effects on character and appearance that could not be justified by the appellant's unsupported claims regarding business necessity or safety concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3
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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