Planning appeal decision
1 Spencer Rise, London, NW5 1AR
Planning appeal 3368274 at 1 Spencer Rise, London, NW5 1AR (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 1 December 2025 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area.
the erection of a mansard roof with a roof light, two dormers at the front behind the existing parapet, aligned to the windows below and one dormer at the rear, centred to the elevation; retention of the existing V-shaped roof line at the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- NW5 1AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area by introducing an isolated and incongruous addition to a street characterised by consistent roof forms, and this harm is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy DC2Policy DC3Policy DC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 213Paragraph 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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