®Planning appeal decision
Basemnent Flat, 12 Wilmington Square, London, WC1X 0ES
Planning appeal 3274626 at Basemnent Flat, 12 Wilmington Square, London, WC1X 0ES (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Numbers 1 to 12, 12a to 12c (Consecutive) and Attached Railings', and any features of special historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the New River Conservation Area.
Retrospective PP & LBC for minor revisions to previously approved P2017/0556/FUL & P2017/0617/LBC. Inclusion of recently uncovered vault into the plan form. adjustment of WC layout to allow entrance into the vault, revisions to proposed flooring, front door and confirmation of wall and ceiling linings and upgrade to glazing. All works have stopped on site
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- WC1X 0ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Numbers 1 to 12, 12a to 12c (Consecutive) and Attached Railings', and any features of special historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the New River Conservation Area
What decided it
The harmful alterations to the basement vault and other proposed works would fail to preserve the special historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the New River Conservation Area, and the identified public benefits do not outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS9Policy DM2.3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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