®Planning appeal decision
95 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JS
Planning appeal 3307307 at 95 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JS (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector Bayliss G, 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 East Canonbury Conservation Area.
use of the rear area for external seating in connection with the restaurant/retail unit at No. 95 Southgate Road and associated repositioning of
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- N1 3JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with regard to noise and disturbance, lighting, overlooking and privacy, and smells and odours
What decided it
The limited separation distances between the proposed seating area and nearby residential properties, combined with the unpredictable and attention-grabbing character of vocal noise from patrons which would be particularly noticeable in the evening when background traffic noise drops, would cause unacceptable harm to living conditions that cannot be adequately mitigated by the proposed measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy D14Policy DM4.2Policy DM4.3Policy DM6.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197
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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