®Planning appeal decision
31 Wolsey Road, Islington, London, N1 4QG
Planning appeal 3294465 at 31 Wolsey Road, Islington, London, N1 4QG (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 15 August 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Newington Green Conservation Area.
the erection of a single storey rear extension at lower ground floor level and associated landscaping and formation of courtyard area
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- N1 4QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Newington Green Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 30 and 32 Wolsey Road in relation to outlook and enclosure
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Newington Green Conservation Area by disrupting the uniform rear building line characteristic of the terrace, and would adversely affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 30 Wolsey Road through loss of outlook and increased enclosure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of The London Plan (2021)Policy CS8 of the Core Strategy (2011)Policy CS9 of the Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM2.1 of the Development Management Policies (2013)Policy DM2.3 of the Development Management Policies (2013)
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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