Planning appeal decision
171 Hemingford Road, Islington , London, N1 1DA
Planning appeal 3295534 at 171 Hemingford Road, Islington , London, N1 1DA (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 28 September 2022 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether there is sufficient evidence to justify the loss of the shop.
‘Use as Single-Family Dwelling, Mansard Roof Extension with Front Terrace, Installation of a Gate and Railings to Front Forecourt and Creation of Part Front Lightwell.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- N1 1DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether there is sufficient evidence to justify the loss of the shop
- whether a contribution to affordable housing is required
What decided it
The proposal failed to provide sufficient marketing evidence demonstrating no realistic prospect of the mixed-use unit continuing, and lacked a planning obligation to secure the required affordable housing contribution for the additional dwelling created.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM4.7Policy DM9.2Policy CS12Appendix 11 of the DMP
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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