Planning appeal decision
122A Finchley Road, London, NW3 5HT
Planning appeal 3354281 at 122A Finchley Road, London, NW3 5HT (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 1 April 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
alterations to shopfront
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- NW3 5HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed shopfront design, despite being modern, would improve the visual relationship with the adjoining traditional shopfront and would not harm the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3
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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