Planning appeal decision
87 Fairbridge Road, London, N19 3EP
Planning appeal 3303951 at 87 Fairbridge Road, London, N19 3EP (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 6 February 2023 by Inspector Baxter C, 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 surrounding area.
erection of a roof extension over outrigger and enlargement of rear dormer to roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- N19 3EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area
What decided it
The use of inappropriate modern materials (aluminium and zinc) and the design of the extensions would create dominant and discordant structures that fail to respect the existing architectural character and rhythm of the residential terraced properties in the immediate locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy CS8Policy DM2.1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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