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Dismissed20 May 20266003545

Syskon Cottage, 2 Millfield Lane, London, N66JD

Planning appeal 6003545 at Syskon Cottage, 2 Millfield Lane, London, N66JD (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 20 May 2026 by Inspector Gilbert R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the Highgate Conservation Area.

alteration to approved front boundary treatment and gate location

Authority
London Borough of Camden
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Gilbert R
Postcode
N6 6JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the Highgate Conservation Area

What decided it

The fence's height, bulk, light colour and prominence within a relatively open street context creates a dominant and incongruous feature that causes less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance, which cannot be outweighed by the limited private benefits claimed by the appellants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy DH2Policy DH6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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