®Planning appeal decision
68 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AN
Planning appeal 3263371 at 68 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AN (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 5 October 2021 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the St Luke's Conservation Area.
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
- Postcode
- EC1V 9AN
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy DM2.2Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy D7Policy H2The London Plan 2021 Policies SD5, D4, D5, D6, D7, H1, HC1, T5, T6.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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