Development Intent
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Planning Application

2023/3868/L

60-61 Warren Street London Camden W1T 5NU

Listed BuildingBloomsbury ward
Submission
28 Jul 2023
Target
Decision
Outcome
Refused
Delegated decisionRefused
Decided by Tania Clifford under delegated powers
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Scheme description

Installation of 3 x air conditioning units, 2 x refrigeration units in front lightwell and pavement vaults and associated internal works (retrospective).

Why it was refused
Reason 1

The 3 x external air conditioning and refrigeration units within the front lightwell and the internal ceiling mounted plant, by reason of their , by reason of their number, size, and prominent siting, create visual clutter and fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, contrary to Policy D2 (Heritage) of Camden's Local Plan 2017.

Reason 2

The internal ceiling mounted units, by reason of their scale and industrial appearance, adversely affect the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building. As such, the proposals fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, contrary to Policy D2 (Heritage) of Camden's Local Plan 2017.

Reason 3

In the absence of sufficient information to demonstrate otherwise, the installation of the internal units has resulted in the loss of historic fabric to the detriment of the significance of the listed building. The proposals therefore fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, contrary to Policy D2 (Heritage) of Camden's Local Plan 2017. In dealing with the application, the Council has sought to work with the applicant in a

Parties
Applicant
Purple Foodie Ltd t/a Miel Bakery
Appeal
No
Timeline
28 Jul 2023
Application submitted
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Summary
Reference
2023/3868/L
Type
Listed Building Consent
Applicant
Purple Foodie Ltd t/a Miel Bakery
Submitted
28 Jul 2023
Decision date
Council
Decision
Refused
Decision route
Delegated (officer)