®Planning appeal decision
12 Elia Street, London, N1 8DE
Planning appeal 3271944 at 12 Elia Street, London, N1 8DE (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 8 July 2021 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area.
rebuild of full-width rear extension at lower ground floor level and half-width rear extension at ground and first floor level; formation of new rear amenity terrace at ground floor with associated rear gardens steps; alterations existing entrance plinth to provide internal access to existing front vaults; installation of 3x rooflights; replacement sash windows and associated alterations to front and rear to dwelling house
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- N1 8DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would remain subservient in scale to the original house and would not be out of character given the irregular pattern of rear outriggers characteristic of the locality and the recent approval of a similar scheme at 4 Elia Street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS9 of the Islington Core Strategy 2011Policy DM2.1 of Islington's Local Plan: Development Management Policies (June 2013)Policy DM2.3 of Islington's Local Plan: Development Management Policies (June 2013)
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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