Flat 1, 382 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DY

Planning appeal 3267745 at Flat 1, 382 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, terrace and the Barnsbury Conservation Area.

a rear extension to existing flat within part of existing courtyard

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: McDonagh C
Postcode: N1 1DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, terrace and the Barnsbury Conservation Area
the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining properties with particular regard to noise and privacy

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the host building, terrace and conservation area, with no public benefits to outweigh the less-than-substantial harm identified.

The less-than-substantial harm to the Barnsbury Conservation Area was not outweighed by any public benefits, as the additional living space would be private in nature only.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS9 of the Islington Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM2.1 of the Islington Local Plan Development Management Policies (2013)Policy DM2.3 of the Islington Local Plan Development Management Policies (2013)Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 193Paragraph 196
Judgments: Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]

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