LPA: London Borough of Camden
Camden HIA Requirements
Reviewed by
Oliver Wakefield-Smith
Founder, Digital Signet
Last reviewed 22 June 2026 · Refreshed quarterly
Direct answer
What does London Borough of Camden require?
London Borough of Camden validates heritage submissions under Camden Local Plan 2017 policies DH1 (design) and DH2 (heritage), plus the 40 individual Conservation Area Statements. The following checklist card summarises accepted formats, page-count guidance and common validation traps for this authority.
London Borough of Camden validation checklist
Camden Local Plan 2017 policies DH1 (design) and DH2 (heritage), plus the 40 individual Conservation Area Statements.
Accepted formats
- Heritage Statement for minor Grade II
- Full HIA for all major works and Grade II*
- Setting Assessment for cases visible from Hampstead Heath, Regents Park or Primrose Hill
Page-count guidance
Typical 12 to 25 pages for Grade II HIA; longer for strategic mixed-use.
Common validation traps
- Failure to cite the specific Conservation Area Statement
- Missing setting assessment for Hampstead views
- Inadequate response to Article 4 directions removing PDR
Practical preparation steps
- Download the LPA's current local validation list before any submission.
- Read the relevant Conservation Area Appraisal or Statement for the site.
- Check for any Article 4 directions affecting the site.
- Where pre-application advice is available, take it , even where charged.
- Match the accreditation of the author to the asset grade (RIBA-CA or IHBC for Grade II* and Grade I).
Where the LPA's heritage process sits in the planning clock
The LPA's heritage officer is a statutory consultee within the 8-week determination clock for planning permission, the 8-week clock for listed-building consent, and the 16-week clock for major applications. The officer's response is usually written within 21 days of consultation; a strong HIA accelerates that response and reduces the risk of a Regulation 25 further-information request.