The Planning Committee of Camden Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the consideration of a planning application for a new residential development.

Lamorna, Dartmouth Park Road, London NW5 1SU

The committee is scheduled to review a proposal for the demolition of an existing single dwelling at Lamorna, Dartmouth Park Road, London NW5 1SU and the erection of a new five-storey building. This new development would comprise five residential units, designated as Class C3¹ use. The recommendation from officers is to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement².

The report pack details that the existing two-storey dwelling is not listed but is situated within the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area³. The proposal involves demolishing this structure to construct a five-storey building. The report highlights that while the provision of new housing is a positive factor, there is a concern regarding less than substantial harm to the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area due to the proposed architectural approach potentially detracting from the ordered and classically proportioned villas nearby. However, the report also notes that the massing and scale are considered appropriate within the site's context.

The report extensively discusses the design, scale, and materiality of the proposed building, referencing feedback from the Design Review Panel⁴. It also addresses potential impacts on neighbouring amenity, including daylight, sunlight, privacy, and noise. The scheme aims to exceed energy and carbon reduction targets and incorporates sustainable drainage measures. The financial viability of the scheme has also been assessed, indicating that it cannot viably contribute towards affordable housing⁵.

The committee will also consider the minutes from the previous meeting held on 13 November 2025.