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Dismissed14 November 20233314479

156 Junction Road, London, N19 5QQ

construction of new five-storey building comprising eight self-contained residential units (1 x 1 bed, 6 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed) and associated works. Appeal B:

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
  • Living conditions of future residents of the proposals with regards to external amenity space and (Appeal A only) privacy and outlook
  • Living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to outlook, light and (Appeal A only) privacy
  • Mix of housing
  • (Appeal A only) Trees

What decided it

Both proposals are contrary to the development plan in respect of character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring residents, and (Appeal A) trees and (Appeal B) housing mix, with no material considerations indicating decisions should be taken otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy D3 London Plan 2021, Policy D4 London Plan 2021, Policy D6 London Plan 2021, Policy PLAN1 SDMP, Policy DH1 SDMP, Policy H2 SDMP, Policy H4 SDMP, Policy H5 SDMP, Policy G4 SDMP

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