Planning appeal decision
2 Hope Close, Islington, London, N1 2YS
Planning appeal 3296174 at 2 Hope Close, Islington, London, N1 2YS (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 25 May 2022 by Inspector Witherley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Canonbury Conservation Area.
proposed replacement of Conservatory Roof with Flat Top and new fully screened glazed terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Witherley S
- Postcode
- N1 2YS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Canonbury Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in regard to outlook and sense of enclosure
What decided it
The proposal causes unjustified harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and to neighbouring living conditions that is not outweighed by any demonstrated public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy CS8Policy CS9
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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