Planning appeal decision
16 Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN
Planning appeal 3303154 at 16 Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 18 December 2023 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 16 Compton Terrace, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
The creation of a mansard roof extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dowsett J
- Postcode
- N1 2UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 16 Compton Terrace, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Upper Street North Conservation Area
What decided it
The loss of historic roof fabric and timbers from the Grade II listed building, which would fail to preserve its special architectural and historic interest, could not be justified by the private benefits of improved accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Plan 1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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