Planning appeal decision
Hume Court, Hawes Street, Islington, N1 2EQ
Planning appeal 3263044 at Hume Court, Hawes Street, Islington, N1 2EQ (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 3 March 2022 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the settings of the Cross Street, Canonbury, and Upper Street (North) Conservation Areas.
Removal and replacement of 6no. antennas, installation of 4no. 600mm dishes, internal upgrade of existing equipment room and associated ancillary works thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dowsett J
- Postcode
- N1 2EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the settings of the Cross Street, Canonbury, and Upper Street (North) Conservation Areas
What decided it
The existing telecommunications installation is already present and part of the current street scene, and the proposed development would not result in a significant effect on visual appearance and general character that would warrant refusing planning permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy DM2.7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 118
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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