Planning appeal decision
17 Cloudesley Place, London, N1 0JA
Planning appeal 3278155 at 17 Cloudesley Place, London, N1 0JA (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 13 April 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Barnsbury Conservation Area.
lowering sill of non-original rear window to create a door and new steps, opening of spine wall, addition of new doors, insertion of a new conservation area skylight and repair of existing windows. Appeal B: APP/V5570/Y/21/3278156 17 Cloudesley Place, Islington, London N1 0JA
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- N1 0JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The scheme would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and Conservation Area that would not be outweighed by the public benefits, as the same benefits could be delivered through a more sensitive design approach.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS9Policy DM2.3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 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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