233-239, 241-243 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9NG

Planning appeal 3305952 at 233-239, 241-243 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9NG (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 30 December 2022 by Inspector Fort G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of its surroundings, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Cross Conservation Area.

a temporary decorative shroud screen during building works comprising a 1:1 image of the building façade with an inset area for public information and advertising measuring 19m(w) x 5.9m(h)

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Fort G
Postcode: N1 9NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of its surroundings, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Cross Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed shroud would provide visual interest during the temporary construction period while preserving the character and appearance of the Kings Cross Conservation Area and not impairing the significance of the adjacent Listed Chapel.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy DM2.6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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