Planning appeal decision
200A New North Road, Islington, London, N1 7BJ
Planning appeal 3279213 at 200A New North Road, Islington, London, N1 7BJ (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 11 November 2021 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area.
a Retrospective full planning application: Proposed replacement of shopfront from timber frames to aluminium ones
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- N1 7BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by any public benefits, and the development failed to preserve or enhance the conservation area as required by policy.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was not outweighed by public benefits, as none were identified in support of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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