Planning appeal decision
H S B C, 122 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5JD
Planning appeal 3367355 at H S B C, 122 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5JD (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 24 October 2025 by Inspector Jones H, 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.
Planning application to alter the shopfront of 122 Finchley Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- NW3 5JD
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 removal of the traditional shopfront stall riser and its replacement with glazing would harmfully diminish the design quality of the existing shopfront and detract from the street scene, conflicting with development plan policies on design and shopfront quality.
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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