Cartwright Gardens, Harlingford Hotel, London, WC1H 9EL

Planning appeal 3341108 at Cartwright Gardens, Harlingford Hotel, 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: minor · Planning 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's significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 56

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