Planning appeal decision
61-63 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EL
Planning appeal 3338859 at 61-63 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EL (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 30 August 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed 61-63 Cartwright Gardens or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
Erection of external elevator shaft for improved accessibility, external alterations to existing openings to enable lift access to respective floors and guest bedrooms and associated internal alterations to enable the same
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- WC1H 9EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed 61-63 Cartwright Gardens or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The public benefits of improved accessibility for disabled guests and sustaining the hotel's viable use provided clear and convincing justification to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 56
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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