Planning appeal decision
45 Noel Road, London, N1 8HQ
Planning appeal 3302580 at 45 Noel Road, London, N1 8HQ (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 22 December 2022 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building '7 to 9 and 13 to 53 (Odd) Noel Road and Attached Railings' or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
erection of part single, part two storey rear extension (following removal of existing extension); and associated alterations internally and externally. Appeal B: APP/V5570/Y/22/3302581 45 Noel Road, London N1 8HQ
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- N1 8HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building '7 to 9 and 13 to 53 (Odd) Noel Road and Attached Railings' or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal's combination of a sympathetically designed rear extension that remained subordinate to the main Victorian townhouse form, together with internal enhancements that articulated and reinforced historic character, would preserve the listed building's special interest and the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy CS9 of Islington's Core StrategyPolicy DM2.3 of Islington's Development Management Policies
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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