Planning appeal decision
24a Compton Terrace, Islington, London, N1 2UN
Planning appeal 3291276 at 24a Compton Terrace, Islington, London, N1 2UN (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 20 July 2022 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described on the application form as: ‘Alterations to existing basement kitchen and ground floor bedroom; construction of ground floor rear balcony’
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- N1 2UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The proposal's effect upon the character or appearance of the Upper Street North Conservation Area
What decided it
The public benefits of the proposal, which were minimal and primarily private in nature, did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy 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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