Local Planning Authorities
London Borough of Camden
Proposed Development
Change of use of part ground and first floor from existing barber shop and ancillary storage space / living accommodation to create a self-contained 1-bed flat; alterations to existing ground floor rear extension and installation of new rear window and door; alterations to shopfront to create separate residential access.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUMMARY
SM Planning assisted a client in obtaining planning permission for the change of use of part of the ground and first floor of a barber shop to a new residential dwelling and associated external alterations in Camden Broadway Conservation Area. By virtue that a viable commercial unit would remain, and the proposal would deliver a new dwelling to the local housing stock, we argued that the merits of the proposal outweigh the loss of retail floorspace. Other considerations included the impact upon the character and appearance of the area, neighbouring amenity and the living conditions of future occupiers.
