®Planning appeal decision
172 Royal College Street, Camden, London, NW1 0SP
Planning appeal 6007562 at 172 Royal College Street, Camden, London, NW1 0SP (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 11 September 2026 by Inspector M Cryan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Camden Broadway Conservation Area.
Opening of front lightwell and provision of stairs and metal gates in association with access to basement from street
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- M Cryan
- Postcode
- NW1 0SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Camden Broadway Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed lightwell would be relatively shallow and inobtrusive with traditional design railings that complement the conservation area character, and the existing shopfront and commercial use would be retained.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A5 of the 2017 Camden Local PlanPolicy D1 of the 2017 Camden Local PlanPolicy D2 of the 2017 Camden Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy HE4Policy HE6
- Judgments
- Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin); Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]
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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