Planning appeal decision
20 Lysander Grove, Archway/ Whitehall Park, London Borough of Islington, London, N19 3QY
Planning appeal 3310882 at 20 Lysander Grove, Archway/ Whitehall Park, London Borough of Islington, London, N19 3QY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as a mansard roof loft conversion
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- N19 3QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the existing house and the wider conservation area, particularly the altered gable elevation and rear roof profile, outweighs the benefits of the additional accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1Islington Core Strategy Policy CS8Islington Core Strategy Policy CS9Islington Development Management Policies DM2.1Islington Development Management Policies DM2.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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