Planning appeal decision
34 Gerrard Road, London, N1 8BA
Planning appeal 3309203 at 34 Gerrard Road, London, N1 8BA (London Borough of Islington) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 June 2023 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve the Grade II listed Numbers 34-40 Gerrard Road and attached railings, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, including setting, and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area.
Single storey side/rear infill extension and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edginton A
- Postcode
- N1 8BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve the Grade II listed Numbers 34-40 Gerrard Road and attached railings, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, including setting, and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area
What decided it
The elements causing less than substantial harm to the heritage asset could not be justified as they would provide only private benefits with no public benefits to outweigh the harm under NPPF paragraph 202, whereas the remaining elements would preserve the listed building and conservation area without causing harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8CS9HC1D1D4D5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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