43 Arlington Road London NW1 7ES

1. 1.The proposed outbuilding and associated steps, by reason of their elevated siting on an area of the garden which is significantly raised above the main part, together with their height and massing, would form a visually intrusive, overdominant and incongruous addition within the rear garden. The proposed development would harm the setting and significance of the Grade II listed host building and adjoining listed terraced properties and would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Camden Town Conservation Area. The public benefits of the proposed development would not outweigh this harm. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Policies D1 and D2 of the Camden Local Plan 2017, the London Plan 2021 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2026. The proposed development would also fail to meet the statutory duties in sections 66(1) and 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
2. 2.The proposals do not demonstrate adequate measures to protect the mature, attractive Sycamore trees within the application site and the neighbouring garden. These trees contribute to the special interest of the Camden Town Conservation Area, as identified in the Camden Town Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy and the potential harm caused to them, through possible root asphyxiation could, in time, compromise the health and longevity of these specimens and thereby undermine the openness and visual amenity of this otherwise urban area, contrary to Policy A3 of the Camden Local Plan 2017. 2 The proposed outbuilding, by reason of its elevated siting on an area of the rear garden which is significantly raised above those of the neighbouring properties, its height, significant protrusion above the side boundary walls and resulting massing, would have an unacceptably overbearing effect and harm the residential amenities of neighbouring dwellings through overlooking, and loss of outlook, contrary to Policy A1 of the Camden Local Plan 2017.
3. 3.The proposals do not demonstrate adequate measures to protect the mature, attractive Sycamore trees within the application site and the neighbouring garden. These trees contribute to the special interest of the Camden Town Conservation Area, as identified in the Camden Town Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy and the potential harm caused to them, through possible root asphyxiation could, in time, compromise the health and longevity of these specimens and thereby undermine the openness and visual amenity of this otherwise urban area, contrary to Policy A3 of the Camden Local Plan 2017.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NW1 7ES

Application type

Householder Application

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

23 June 2026

Target decision date

23 June 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Timothy Lee

Documents

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