Planning appeal decision
20 Wilton Square, London, N1 3DL
Planning appeal 3307511 at 20 Wilton Square, London, N1 3DL (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of numbers 19 and 21 Wilton Square with particular regard to outlook and dominance.
erection of two storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- N1 3DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of numbers 19 and 21 Wilton Square with particular regard to outlook and dominance
- whether the development can be carried out safely with regard to the structure of the appeal building and other nearby buildings
What decided it
The proposal would adversely affect the living conditions of occupiers at No 19 through dominance and loss of outlook, and insufficient structural evidence was provided to demonstrate safe implementation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2.1
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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