®Planning appeal decision
38 Belsize Avenue, Camden, London, NW3 4AH
Planning appeal 3350002 at 38 Belsize Avenue, Camden, London, NW3 4AH (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 15 January 2025 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having regard to whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Belsize Park Conservation Area.
a retrospective application for a pergola in the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- NW3 4AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having regard to whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Belsize Park Conservation Area
- whether or not any artificial lighting of the structure would result in any light spill that would unacceptably harm the living conditions of the occupants of adjoining properties
What decided it
The pergola's position, form and appearance within the garden area, combined with its limited visibility from public locations and modest scale relative to the host property, means it has no undue adverse effect on the Conservation Area, and a condition controlling artificial lighting can adequately protect neighbours' amenities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1
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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