Planning appeal decision
Upper Maisonette, 10 Copenhagen Street, Islington, London, N1 0JD
Planning appeal 3276789 at Upper Maisonette, 10 Copenhagen Street, Islington, London, N1 0JD (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 25 May 2022 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the Grade II Listed Building.
the replacement of the existing roof extension and associated works, namely the addition of a staircase for access and a roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- N1 0JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the Grade II Listed Building
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The heritage harm to the listed building and conservation area, being less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the limited private and public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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