®Planning appeal decision
1 Well Road, London, NW3 1LJ
Planning appeal 3374744 at 1 Well Road, London, NW3 1LJ (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 26 November 2025 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area.
Replacement of the existing infill lower ground floor rear extension beside the rear return with a 3-storey rear extension (over lower ground, ground and first floor levels), replacing the existing rear dormer, painting the existing front dormer fascia, lo wering lower ground floor window in front lightwell, and repainting the windows mid to dark grey
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- NW3 1LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Hampstead Conservation Area by virtue of its subservient design, modern contemporary expression, and absorption into the context of larger neighbouring buildings, with only minor impact from the loss of a single historic window.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A1Policy D1Policy D2Policy H26Policy H27Policy H28Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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