®Planning appeal decision
74 Aubert Park, Islington, London, N5 1TS
Planning appeal 3293778 at 74 Aubert Park, Islington, London, N5 1TS (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of each proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the street scene, with particular regard to the effect on the locally listed shopfront.
excavation of existing basement and creation of lightwells to the front and rear of the property in association with the enlargement of the existing flat from a 1 bedroom single level flat at ground floor level to a 2 bedroom duplex flat set out over basement and ground floor levels. The proposed front lightwell would be covered by a parallel bar metal grille
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- N5 1TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of each proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the street scene, with particular regard to the effect on the locally listed shopfront
What decided it
Both proposals would have an unacceptable and harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host property and street scene, particularly regarding the locally listed shopfront, conflicting with development plan policies CS8, CS9, DM2.1 and London Plan policy HC1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8CS9DM2.1HC1DM4.8D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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