27B Offord Road, LONDON, N1 1DJ

conversion of existing roof into habitable space with the addition of a mansard extension and associated internal amendments

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Burnham T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area

What decided it

The limited public visibility of the mansard extension from the main public views, combined with the existing presence of other roof extensions in the terrace and the already limited architectural unity at roof level, meant the proposal would not detract from the appearance of the terrace or the heritage significance of the Conservation Area.

Plan policies cited: London Plan (2021) Policy D4, London Plan (2021) Policy HC1, Islington Core Strategy (2011) Policy CS8, Islington Core Strategy (2011) Policy CS9, Islington Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2013) Policy DM2.1, Islington Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2013) Policy DM2.3

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