Planning appeal decision
The Lodge, Primrose Hill Studios Fitzroy Road, London, NW1 8TR
Planning appeal 3359622 at The Lodge, Primrose Hill Studios Fitzroy Road, London, NW1 8TR (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the significance of designated heritage assets.
‘Erect a single storey extension, rebuilding the southern and eastern boundary walls, insert a doorway and restore the masonry finish to the southern elevation of 12 Primrose Hill Studios.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- NW1 8TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the significance of designated heritage assets
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 12 and 13 Primrose Hill Studios, with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of designated heritage assets that is not outweighed by public benefits, and would result in unacceptable overlooking affecting living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 (Design)Policy D2 (Heritage)Policy A1 (managing the impact of development)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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