Planning appeal decision
149, Thorpedale Road, Islington, London, N4 3BD
Planning appeal 3292355 at 149, Thorpedale Road, Islington, London, N4 3BD (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
described within the application form as ‘new mansard roof extension and extension to rear roof, following previous approved applications for Planning and Permitted Development for similar developments
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- N4 3BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The existence of a fallback position (Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development for similar works) combined with the absence of identified harm to character and appearance justified approval despite non-compliance with the Urban Design Guide.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1
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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