Planning appeal decision
30A Almorah Road, London, N1 3EU
Planning appeal 3286307 at 30A Almorah Road, London, N1 3EU (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 11 March 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area.
the erection of roof extension and associated alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- N1 3EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roof extension would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area by disrupting the distinctive butterfly roofline and uniformity of the terrace group, and this harm cannot be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D1London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy HC1Islington Core Strategy (2011) Policy CS8Islington Core Strategy (2011) Policy CS9Islington Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2013) Policy DM2.1Islington Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2013) Policy DM2.3
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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