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Dismissed22 November 20223293778

74 Aubert Park, Islington, LONDON, N5 1TS

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

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.

Framework references: 203

Plan policies cited: CS8, CS9, DM2.1, HC1, DM4.8, D4

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