Planning appeal decision
The Penthouse, 23 Prince Albert Road, London , NW1 7ST
Planning appeal 3343919 at The Penthouse, 23 Prince Albert Road, London , NW1 7ST (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the setting of the heritage asset of the Grade II listed buildings of 17-22 Prince Albert Road.
Erection of a glazed extension to existing stair enclosure at roof top level, enclosure of 2 no. existing balconies to form habitable internal space, formation of a new insert balcony, and alterations to 4 no. existing balconies to replace brick balustrade with glazed or railed balustrades
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- NW1 7ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the setting of the heritage asset of the Grade II listed buildings of 17-22 Prince Albert Road
- whether the character and appearance of Primrose Hill Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the setting of designated heritage assets and the character of the conservation area, with no public benefits to justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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