®Planning appeal decision
19 Bassett Street, London, NW5 4PG
Planning appeal 3376183 at 19 Bassett Street, London, NW5 4PG (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Kentish Town Conservation Area.
removal of the existing butterfly roof and construction of a new roof at a higher level, with a roof terrace at the front
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- NW5 4PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Kentish Town Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area by altering the uniform roofscape, and this less than substantial harm could not be outweighed by private benefits alone, failing to meet the requirements of Local Plan Policy D2 and NPPF paragraph 215.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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