Planning appeal decision
Flat A, 23 Hampstead Lane, London, N6 4RT
Planning appeal 3357274 at Flat A, 23 Hampstead Lane, London, N6 4RT (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 15 July 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area.
the installation of a detached timber outbuilding in a private rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- N6 4RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Highgate Conservation Area, and the private benefits of providing home office space were insufficient to outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A1Policy D1Policy D2Policy DH1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 215
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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