®Planning appeal decision
56 Richmond Avenue, Islington , London, N1 0NA
Planning appeal 3291705 at 56 Richmond Avenue, Islington , London, N1 0NA (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Pinto A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development, particularly with regard to daylight and outlook.
demolition of an existing vacant and derelict single storey building and the erection of a two storey (ground floor and basement), one-bedroom 2- person dwelling house
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pinto A
- Postcode
- N1 0NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development, particularly with regard to daylight and outlook
- whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building, 'Numbers 54 and 56 (even) and Attached Railings and Garden Gate', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area and whether any harm to the significance of the conservation area is outweighed by any public benefits
What decided it
The proposal failed to preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building and would harm the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area, with the identified harms not outweighed by public benefits, combined with unacceptable living conditions due to poor outlook from basement rooms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3.4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 197
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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