®Planning appeal decision
15 Gibson Square, London, N1 0RD
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hockenhull H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 15 Gibson Square, and any of its features of special architectural or historic interest
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building from the rear outrigger extension, second-floor bedroom subdivision, and front vault alterations was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building was weighed against the public benefits of securing optimal viable use and conservation works, but the harm was not outweighed by these benefits.
Framework references: 197, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy 7.8 of the London Plan 2016, Policy CS9 of Islington's Core Strategy 2011, Policy DM2.1 of Islington's Development Management Policies 2013, Policy DM2.3 of Islington's Development Management Policies 2013
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.