Planning appeal decision
237 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1ED
Planning appeal 3290096 at 237 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1ED (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Young D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comply with the relevant requirements of Class MA of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO).
notification of prior approval for the change of use of existing retail unit to a residential unit at basement and ground floor (including mezzanine floor)
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Young D
- Postcode
- N1 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would comply with the relevant requirements of Class MA of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)
What decided it
The appeal building's unsuitability for future retail use and its vacancy history meant the change of use would not materially harm the character or sustainability of the conservation area, satisfying the requirements of paragraph MA.2(e) of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM4.6b
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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