Planning appeal decision
12, Barnsbury Terrace, London, N1 1JH
Planning appeal 3288421 at 12, Barnsbury Terrace, London, N1 1JH (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area.
demolition of a single storey side garage extension and the erection of a double storey side extension alongside with amendments to the front and rear gardens. Appeal B: APP/V5570/3291016 12 Barnsbury Terrace, Islington, London, N1 1JH
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- N1 1JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The additional height, scale and massing of the proposed side extension would appear incongruous and harmful to the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area, and the private benefits would not outweigh the less than substantial harm to which great weight must be given.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8CS9DM2.1DM2.3D1D4HC1
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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