Planning appeal decision
45 Arlington Avenue, London, N1 7BE
Planning appeal 3287963 at 45 Arlington Avenue, London, N1 7BE (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Arlington Square Conservation Area, including the appeal property as a grade II listed building.
Installation of an external stair to rear garden and minor alterations to existing garden layout
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- N1 7BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Arlington Square Conservation Area, including the appeal property as a grade II listed building
What decided it
The proposed staircase would not be visible from the public realm within the conservation area and would integrate with the existing modern extension without materially altering the character already changed by that extension.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D1London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy D5London 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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