Planning appeal decision
48 Huntingdon Street, London, N1 1BP
Planning appeal 3275859 at 48 Huntingdon Street, London, N1 1BP (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 30 September 2021 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area.
single storey extension at first floor level, and removal of rear exterior wooden steps
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- N1 1BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The extension's proportionate massing, scale and form, combined with matching materials and fenestration, would preserve the significance of the conservation area and the locally listed building despite exceeding the Council's design guidelines.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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