Planning Appeal Win for a Roof Terrace and Extension in Camden

In 2013, I secured planning permission on appeal for a third-floor extension and roof terrace to a two-bedroom flat within a Victorian townhouse in the London Borough of Camden.

The scheme aimed to create additional floor space and transform the property into a larger, more functional home—delivering a much-needed third bedroom and valuable outdoor amenity space.

In dense urban areas like Camden, proposals of this nature are a sustainable way to improve living standards without increasing the building footprint.

This was the third attempt to gain consent for the development, with previous applications refused.

The Planning Issue

Camden Council had consistently refused the scheme, citing concerns around its “overbearing” impact, including issues of overshadowing, outlook and privacy.

At appeal, I took a detailed, evidence-led approach. A key part of my strategy was challenging the Council’s assessment methodology—particularly in relation to daylight and sunlight impacts.

I also prepared an contextual analysis, examining orientation, separation distances, massing and surrounding built form. This showed that the extension and terrace would have a limited visual and environmental impact.

Importantly, I reinforced the wider planning benefits—highlighting that the proposal would deliver an improved residential unit in a highly sustainable location, contributing to local housing needs.

The Planning Inspector agreed with my case and allowed the appeal, concluding that the development would not result in unacceptable harm.

Planning Appeal Advice

If you have a development project and you have received a planning refusal, contact me for practical advice on whether an appeal is the right option and how to proceed.

Andrew Ransome MRTPI Email: andrew@adpltd.co.uk | Tel: 01206 242070

About me

Andrew Ransome is the planning director at ADP and is a chartered member of the RTPI, with over 22 years of town planning experience.

Andrew has extensive experience offering strategic planning solutions to challenging projects in both rural and urban settings. Follow him on Linkedin.

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