After being ravaged by a devastating fire two years ago, a shop located on Chalk Farm Road in Camden could potentially make a return, with plans to include flats above the premises. The proposal for reopening the fire-damaged shop is one of several planning applications that have been submitted to Camden Council within the readership area of Ham and High between September 9 and September 15.
The council is currently in the process of reviewing each application and has not yet reached a decision on any of them. Among the various applications being considered, there are plans to convert two flats into a single home in Belsize Park Road (2024/3761/P), a request for a single-storey back extension to a house in Murray Mews, Camden Town (2024/3805/P), and a similar extension proposed for a flat in Castle Road (2024/3764/P).
In West Hampstead, there is a proposal to construct a new two-storey house behind 12 Sarre Road (2024/3478/P), while St Anthony’s School for Boys in Hampstead has applied for permission to demolish its existing swimming pool and replace it with an astro-turf sports pitch (2024/3758/P).
The fire-damaged shop and flat on Chalk Farm Road have been out of use since the fire incident two years ago. The Louis Coca shoe shop and the first-floor flat suffered significant damage, rendering them unusable. However, under the new plans submitted to the council, the shop premises are set to be restored, with two flats to be created above it. The specific type of shop that will occupy the space has not been disclosed in the planning documents.
In Dartmouth Park, an extension is being proposed for a flat in Chetwynd Road (2024/3847/P), while another extension is planned for a house in Minton Mews, West Hampstead (2024/2453/P). Additionally, a house in Elliott Square, Primrose Hill, may see an extra floor added if the proposals are approved (2024/3787/P).
Near Regent’s Park, there are plans to convert two self-contained listed flats into a single home on Albert Street (2024/3375/P). Furthermore, cladding works are scheduled to take place at the Unite Students accommodation block at Somerset Court on Aldenham Street near Euston Station (2024/3810/P), with the aim of replacing combustible materials on the building.
To view or provide comments on any of the planning applications mentioned, individuals can visit the Camden Council website and search for the specific applications. The Public Notice Portal, owned and operated by the News Media Association, offers a comprehensive source of information on various planning applications, alcohol licensing applications, and planned road closures in the local area.
The Public Notice Portal, supported by the Google News Initiative and created by local news publishers, serves as a vital platform for accessing statutory public notices published in local newspapers. It is designed to be the most efficient way of staying informed about developments and activities happening in one’s neighborhood.
Overall, the potential reopening of the fire-damaged shop on Chalk Farm Road signifies a positive step towards revitalizing the area and restoring a once-thriving business back to its former glory. As the council continues to review the various planning applications, the future of these properties and developments remains to be seen. Stay tuned for updates on these projects and their impact on the local community.