31A Almorah Road, London, N1 3ER

Planning appeal 3278431 at 31A Almorah Road, London, N1 3ER (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host and neighbouring dwellings and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area.

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Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Senior H
Postcode: N1 3ER

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host and neighbouring dwellings and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area

What decided it

The absence of public benefits to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area was not outweighed by any public benefits, as the additional living accommodation was a private benefit only.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS9 of the Islington Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM2.1 of the Islington Development Management Policies (2013)Policy DM2.3 of the Islington Development Management Policies (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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