®Planning appeal decision
15 Gibson Square, London, N1 0RD
Planning appeal 3264689 at 15 Gibson Square, London, N1 0RD (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Hockenhull H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 15 Gibson Square, and any of its features of special architectural or historic interest.
New single-storey first floor rear addition with side window, removal of window to form doorway, new lower ground infill extension terrace and balustrade, new hardwood venetian fence privacy screen, reinstate bedroom at first floor, reinstate fireplace, retain window panelling, new freestanding wardrobe/en-suite at second floor, expose and restore original ceiling at second floor, reduce/lower and interconnect front vaults to create storage, repair waterproofing and reinstate stone treads to front steps, restore original kitchen timber sash window, convert reproduction black iron railing into gate.
- 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
- Postcode
- N1 0RD
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7.8 of the London Plan 2016Policy CS9 of Islington's Core Strategy 2011Policy DM2.1 of Islington's Development Management Policies 2013Policy DM2.3 of Islington's Development Management Policies 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 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.
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