Planning appeal decision
65 Aberdeen Park, Islington, London, N5 2AZ
Planning appeal 3281678 at 65 Aberdeen Park, Islington, London, N5 2AZ (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 8 November 2022 by Inspector Jarratt P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the installation of a timber balustrade, with supporting frame and posts at first floor level to the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarratt P
- Postcode
- N5 2AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent properties
What decided it
The existence of an enforceable restrictive condition controlling the use of the roof to prevent undue overlooking of neighbours, combined with the balustrade's acceptable design and appearance within the conservation area, justified granting planning permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Development Management PoliciesCore StrategyLondon Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 55
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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