Planning appeal decision
5 Fortuna Close, London, N7 8XS
Planning appeal 3308124 at 5 Fortuna Close, London, N7 8XS (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.
Construction of a rear dormer window
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- N7 8XS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
What decided it
The location, scale and mass of the proposed dormer would adversely affect the character and appearance of the local area and the host dwelling, contrary to the design objectives of the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8 of the Islington Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM2.1 of the Islington Development Management document (2013)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)
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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