®Planning appeal decision
71 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HP
Planning appeal 3346714 at 71 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HP (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 23 October 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the need to demolish and replace the existing building has been demonstrated, having regard to resource efficiency and the objective to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
erection of a two storey, single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) with basement and accommodation in the roof space, following the demolition of the existing main dwellinghouse
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- NW8 6HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the need to demolish and replace the existing building has been demonstrated, having regard to resource efficiency and the objective to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision for construction management, highways works and highway safety checks
What decided it
The appellants' failure to demonstrate that demolition and replacement of the existing building, rather than retention and improvement, was necessary having regard to resource efficiency and carbon reduction objectives under CLP Policy CC1.
The modest improvement to the site's appearance, provision of a well-appointed dwelling and construction-phase economic benefits did not outweigh the deficiencies in evidence regarding the need to demolish and the failure to fully explore lower-carbon alternatives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC1London Plan Policy SI7CLP Policy A1CLP Policy A5CLP Policy T3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48
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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