®Planning appeal decision
26 Medburn Street, London, NW1 1RH
Planning appeal 3352621 at 26 Medburn Street, London, NW1 1RH (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 4 February 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 26-29 Medburn Street, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
‘Erection of single storey infill rear extension, replacement of existing rooflight, external alterations to existing rear extension ’
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- NW1 1RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 26-29 Medburn Street, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Cross Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal's modest scale, subordinate nature, matching materials, and the extremely limited visibility of the affected rear elevations from public viewpoints meant it would preserve the listed building's special interest and the conservation area's character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
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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