Planning appeal decision
76 Lofting Road, Islington, London, N1 1JB
Planning appeal 3312323 at 76 Lofting Road, Islington, London, N1 1JB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 22 March 2024 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to privacy.
the installation of a metal balustrade around the perimeter of the rear first floor roof to facilitate a roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- N1 1JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to privacy
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The development unacceptably harms the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties through loss of privacy caused by overlooking from the roof terrace, which outweighs any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan
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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