Planning appeal decision
55 Princess Road, London, NW1 8JS
Planning appeal 3338451 at 55 Princess Road, London, NW1 8JS (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host property and that of the surrounding area with reference to the Primrose Hill Conservation Area.
the erection of mansard roof extension with rear roof terrace; erection of a part one part two storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing two storey closet wing, and alterations to the front and rear fenestration without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2020/5626/P, dated 6 May 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- NW1 8JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host property and that of the surrounding area with reference to the Primrose Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The height, scale and forward projection of the dormer windows result in harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that outweighs the internal layout benefits claimed by the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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