®Planning appeal decision
15 Gibson Square, Islington, LONDON, N1 0RD
i) retrospective application for 2 x no. doorway / fanlight soffit downlights (DL1 – black, 7.5W – J1001WH) ii) retrospective application for 2 x no. external wall lights – (DL2 – white, 10W-LEDPRO10WH)
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tweddle J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, being less than substantial but unweighed by any public benefit, clearly conflicts with the Framework's aim to conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance.
The less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area was not outweighed by any demonstrable public benefit, as only private benefit was advanced; great weight must be given to the heritage asset's conservation.
Framework references: 195, 196
Plan policies cited: Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy CS9 of Islington's Core Strategy 2011, Policy DM2.3 of the Islington Local Plan 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.