Planning appeal decision
44-46 Caversham Road, Camden, NW5 2DS
Planning appeal 3348829 at 44-46 Caversham Road, Camden, NW5 2DS (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 30 January 2025 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the use of the site for a public car park would accord with the development plan approach for the promotion of sustainable modes of transport and the use of land in the Borough.
the change of use from B8 to sui generis to provide for public car parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- NW5 2DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the use of the site for a public car park would accord with the development plan approach for the promotion of sustainable modes of transport and the use of land in the Borough
What decided it
The proposed public car park would conflict with the development plan's fundamental approach to limit parking availability, promote sustainable transport, and make efficient use of land for housing in a built-up borough with scarce land resources.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T1Policy T2Policy A1Policy G1Policy H1
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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