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Dismissed31 May 20223295477

33 Devonia Road, London, N1 8JQ

Planning appeal 3295477 at 33 Devonia Road, London, N1 8JQ (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 31 May 2022 by Inspector Witherley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed mansard roof on the character and appearance of No. 33, a locally listed building and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area in which it is located.

Full house refurbishment including demolition and erection of new mansard roof, partial demolition and rebuild of rear outrigger, removal of timber infill lean-to extension, new rear upper ground floor brick infill extension, new lower ground floor extension, new gate and metal stairs, stone steps, sash window, widened front window, vault reinstatement, mortar repairs and metal balcony.

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Witherley S
Postcode
N1 8JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed mansard roof on the character and appearance of No. 33, a locally listed building and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area in which it is located.

What decided it

The proposed mansard roof would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the locally listed building and the conservation area, with no public benefits demonstrated to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy D1Policy D4Policy HC1

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