®Planning appeal decision
12 Modbury Gardens, Camden, London, NW5 3QE
Planning appeal 3358364 at 12 Modbury Gardens, Camden, London, NW5 3QE (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 13 May 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the rear extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
a lowered floor level and replacement of existing doors at lower ground floor, erection of rear extension with rooflight and green roof at upper ground level, formation of terrace with privacy screens at first floor level to the rear, mansard roof extension with rooflight, replacement of existing doors and windows to front elevation, replace railings to front steps, bin and bike storage to front of property, raise party walls and chimney stacks, associated landscaping works and conversion from 2 flats to a single family dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- NW5 3QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the rear extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The rear extensions would appear as visually subservient additions that respect the established built context of the terrace row, which has already undergone substantial alteration, and would not have a harmful effect on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 Camden Local Plan 2017
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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