London Borough of Camden appeal evidence
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- 66 of 92
- eligible decision families
- Allowed
- 19
- matched appeal records
- Dismissed
- 46
- matched appeal records
- Householder
- 54
- of 66 matched records
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Planning Data area point: Camden LPA (51.546393, −0.157397). This is the published representative point for the authority boundary, not a town hall, camera position or appeal site.
London Borough of Camden appeal findings
Camden rooflines, dormers and rear changes
The selected examples lean more towards dismissals than the matched local set, and the allowed extract gives only a conclusion.
Counted against appeals
Camden balcony, dormer and roof-change concerns
Rear balcony visible across the area
An infilled rear balcony would be seen from public, semi-public and private viewpoints, eroding a distinct building form and its neighbouring group. Matching materials did not mitigate the harm.
Front dormer and exposed mansard
A front dormer harmed its terrace. Elsewhere, a mansard would show above a low parapet in accessible views, harming the terrace and street scene.
Rear roof harm only concluded
The Inspector concluded a rear roof alteration harmed the host property and surrounding area, without giving further reasons in the displayed extract.
Helped or needed
Allowed Camden extensions: conclusion only
No design feature is stated
The Inspector concluded the extensions would not harm the host building or immediate area, but the displayed extract does not identify why.
Your refusal notice
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- Does the refusal identify views from streets, access roads or neighbouring homes?
- Would any dormer or mansard be visible above the existing parapet?
- Does the notice explain harm to your building, terrace or street scene?
The allowed Camden extract and the rear-roof dismissal omit the earlier design reasoning. These decisions do not predict another result.
Appeal evidence examples
Compare allowed and dismissed appeal reasoning
Each example separates the development, the Inspector-stated issue that selected it, and the reasoning from the decision. Compare the facts as well as the outcome: these examples do not predict how a different proposal would be decided.
Allowed appeal examples
1 example
22 January 2025 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
described as part demolition of dwelling; Single storey front extension; Part 2 and Part 3 storey side extension; Two storey rear extension; Single storey rear extension. Our proposal is to create a [address] on the site of an existing 1960s end-of-terrace house. We are proposing an extension and renovation to achieve an exemplary energy-exporting home whereby the building becomes a net producer of energy. It is a responsible, visionary family home designed for permanence and to support multi-generational family occupancy.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
For the above reasons, the proposal would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host building and immediate area, in accordance with Policy D1 of the Camden Local Plan 2017. Among other things, this policy supports high quality design in development that respects local context and character.
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Dismissed appeal examples
4 examples
27 May 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
a second-floor rear extension.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
The site is not within a conservation area, nor would the proposed development affect any other designated heritage asset or its setting. The balcony which would be infilled is at a rear corner of the property rather than on a front elevation. Nevertheless, it would be visible in numerous public, semi-public and private views; the altered form of the appeal property would be seen from the street in [address], from the entrance road to [address] to the south of the site, and from the rear of the properties on [address] in an elevated position to the east. The erosion of the distinct architectural form of the appeal property and its well-integrated group of neighbouring dwellings would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area. The harm which would arise would not be mitigated by the proposed use of materials to match the existing building.
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10 May 2023 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
erection of front dormer, alterations to materials on the rear dormer, rear elevation alterations and modest non-material internal alterations.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
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Reasoning from the decision
Overall, I conclude that the proposed front dormer would harm the appearance of the appeal property and that of the terrace of which it is part and thus the proposal conflicts with Policy D1 of the Camden Local Plan (2017) and Policy D3 of the [site address] Neighbourhood Plan (2016) which require high quality development that complements local character.
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24 April 2023 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
a mansard roof extension with dormer windows to front and rear.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
Increasing the scale of roof top development associated with that at number 199 would increase the prominence of development above the parapet. Given that the parapet is not of sufficient height to screen such an addition, it would detract from the original character of the terrace and be at odds with the wider context. It would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of this building within the wider terrace and the overall street scene. Whilst mansard roof extensions are suited to some buildings, the limited height of this building and its low parapet, together with the wide range of easily accessible views of the structure above the parapet, does not suggest that this particular property is suited to such an addition. The proposal does not therefore represent high quality design in this particular context and would result in harm to the character and appearance of this area. It would also result in harm to this terrace as a non-designated heritage asset.
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12 May 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
described as: conversion of one bedroom flat into two bedroom flat including alteration of rear bedroom roof with part of sloped roof changed to flat roof and installation of new window to second bedroom.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
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Reasoning from the decision
For the above reasons, therefore, I find that the development results in harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area. This is contrary to Policy D1 of the Camden Local Plan (2017) which, amongst other things, seeks to secure high quality development which respects local context and character, uses appropriate detailing and materials, and avoids poor design that misses opportunities to enhance the area.
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