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Allowed16 February 20233305765

96 Holloway Road, Islington , London, N7 8JG

Planning appeal 3305765 at 96 Holloway Road, Islington , London, N7 8JG (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO, specifically whether it would be undesirable for the unit to change to Class C3 having regard to its impact on the character and sustainability of the St Mary Magdalene Conservation Area.

Conversion of approximately 47 square metres of existing floorspace, previously used in association with a larger medical centre, to a single studio residential unit

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Conde L
Postcode
N7 8JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO, specifically whether it would be undesirable for the unit to change to Class C3 having regard to its impact on the character and sustainability of the St Mary Magdalene Conservation Area
  • Whether all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouse would be provided with adequate natural light

What decided it

The property's physical constraints and lengthy vacancy, combined with the overall vibrancy of the commercial centre, meant the loss of this particular commercial unit would not harm the conservation area's character or sustainability.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Highbury Corner & Holloway Road Core Strategy Key AreaLower Holloway Local Shopping AreaCore Strategy 2011Development Management Policies 2013

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