®Planning appeal decision
15 Gibson Square, Islington, London, N1 0RD
Planning appeal 3274436 at 15 Gibson Square, Islington, London, N1 0RD (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 17 November 2021 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- N1 0RD
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS9 of Islington's Core Strategy 2011Policy DM2.3 of the Islington Local Plan Development Management Policies 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 196
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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