®Planning appeal decision
12 Thornhill Crescent, London, N1 1BL
Planning appeal 3275911 at 12 Thornhill Crescent, London, N1 1BL (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the Grade II listed building comprising part of Nos. 1-17 Thornhill Crescent or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.
Removal of an existing modern infill extension to the rear and replacement with a new glazed extension; replacement of rear window at low er ground floor level with French doors; relocation of boiler and hotwater storage tank to rear lower ground floor level; installation of York stone paving; new dormer windows to the front part of the roof; replacement of the existing non-original front garden walls with railings to match adjacent; removal of grating enclosing lightwell; installation of new masonry steps and new enclosed storage area; removal of lower ground floor sliding patio doors and replacement with multi-paned timber doors; replacement of lower ground floor window with new panelled entrance door; and bin store at lower ground floor level
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thomas G
- Postcode
- N1 1BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the Grade II listed building comprising part of Nos. 1-17 Thornhill Crescent or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The Inspector concluded that the proposed works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, thereby satisfying the statutory duties under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and national policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy HC1Policy CS9Policy DM2.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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