®Planning appeal decision
68 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AN
a roof extension creating an additional floor of residential accommodation with a one bed flat on top of an existing seven-story building
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the St Luke's Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the top floor of 70-72 Old Street with regard to outlook
- Whether or not suitable access can be achieved to the proposed flat
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the St Luke's Conservation Area through its conflict with the established pattern of stepped building heights, which was not outweighed by the provision of an additional dwelling and associated financial contributions.
The less than substantial harm to the St Luke's Conservation Area was not outweighed by the provision of an additional dwelling, financial contributions towards affordable housing and carbon reduction, or other public benefits including employment creation during construction.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy CS8, Policy CS9, Policy DM2.1, Policy DM2.3, Policy DM2.2, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy HC1, Policy D7, Policy H2, The London Plan 2021 Policies SD5, D4, D5, D6, D7, H1, HC1, T5, T6.1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.