40 Hillway, London, N6 6HH

Planning appeal 3340242 at 40 Hillway, London, N6 6HH (London Borough of Camden) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 June 2025 by Inspector Moss J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Holly Lodge Conservation Area.

the Installation of air conditioning units & associated acoustic enclosure (resubmission with overheating assessment added). Summary

Authority: London Borough of Camden
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Moss J
Postcode: N6 6HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Holly Lodge Conservation Area
The effect of the development on climate change

What decided it

The development causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Holly Lodge Conservation Area, fails to comply with climate change mitigation policies, and no material considerations of sufficient weight justify departure from the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1 (Design)Policy D2 (Heritage)Policy CC1 (Climate change mitigation)Policy CC2 (Adapting to climate change)Policy DH2 (Development Proposals in Highgate's Conservation Areas)Policy SI4 (Managing heat risk)Policy SI2 (Minimising greenhouse gas emissions)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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