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Dismissed8 September 20266009503

Leapman House, 59 Primrose Gardens, London, NW3 4UL

Planning appeal 6009503 at Leapman House, 59 Primrose Gardens, London, NW3 4UL (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 8 September 2026 by Inspector K Dryden, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Belsize Park Conservation Area.

Demolition of existing building and erection of part single, part two-storey detached dwelling and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Camden
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Dryden
Postcode
NW3 4UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Belsize Park Conservation Area

What decided it

The moderate harm to the significance of the Belsize Park Conservation Area arising from the size, scale, siting and design of the proposed development, which would not be outweighed by the public benefits advanced, including self-build provision and housing delivery contributions.

The moderate harm to the significance of the conservation area, to which substantial weight must be given under Framework Policy HE6, substantially outweighed the benefits of self-build provision, housing delivery, climate change mitigation, biodiversity enhancements, affordable housing contributions and car-free development measures.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy H4Policy T1Policy T2Policy A1Policy T4Policy DM1Policy D2

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