Planning appeal decision
34 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ
Planning appeal 3374811 at 34 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the living conditions of site occupiers.
erection of lower ground and ground floor extension to form new fire exit onto Harmood Street. Associated facade and fenestration alterations on Harmood Street
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- NW1 8AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the living conditions of site occupiers
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The development would result in unacceptable effects on the living conditions of site occupiers through privacy infringements that could not be adequately mitigated without creating worse living conditions through loss of light and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy A1
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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