27 Richmond Crescent, Islington , London, N1 0LY

Planning appeal 3305940 at 27 Richmond Crescent, Islington , London, N1 0LY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area, including with regard to trees.

Construction of side and rear roof dormer, construction of basement and ground floor rear extension, new basement entrance door below front entrance steps, with access steps and associated internal alterations

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Miles H
Postcode: N1 0LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area, including with regard to trees
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to light and sense of enclosure relating to the rear extension

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area caused by the bulky and conspicuous roof and rear extensions outweighed the limited public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS8 of the Islington Core Strategy (2011)Policy CS9 of the Islington Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM2.1 of the Development Management Policies (2013)Policy DM2.3 of the Development Management Policies (2013)Policy D1 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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