®Planning appeal decision
3 Wilmington Square, London, WC1X 0ES
Planning appeal 3305298 at 3 Wilmington Square, London, WC1X 0ES (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 21 July 2023 by Inspector Hockley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed flats would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, with regard to the provision of internal space and private amenity space, cycle and refuse storage.
internal and external alterations to facilitate use of ground and first floor as two flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hockley J
- Postcode
- WC1X 0ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed flats would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, with regard to the provision of internal space and private amenity space, cycle and refuse storage
- Whether a financial obligation would be necessary towards the provision of affordable housing in the area
What decided it
The proposed flats would not provide acceptable living conditions due to inadequate internal space for bedrooms and storage, contrary to policies DM3.3 and DM3.4, and no financial obligation for affordable housing was provided as required by policy CS12.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM3.3DM3.4CS12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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