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Allowed27 July 20233315969

4 Blundell Street, London, N7 9BH

Planning appeal 3315969 at 4 Blundell Street, London, N7 9BH (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Jackson P, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of the existing two storey building and erection of a part four and part five storey commercial building comprising light industrial Use Class E(g)(iii), flexible workspace Use Class E (g) and associated cycle and waste storage

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Jackson P
Postcode
N7 9BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the development would comply with the aims of the development plan in terms of economic growth and employment

What decided it

The Inspector found no unacceptable harm to character and appearance and no convincing evidence that the reduced ceiling height would deter occupiers, so the scheme's economic and employment benefits were not outweighed by any identified harm.

The significant employment and economic benefits of the flexible, affordable floorspace, supported by a S106 Undertaking attracting significant weight, were not outweighed by any identified harm, and the appeal was allowed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LonP D3LonP D4CS8CS9DM2.1DM2.3ILP SP3ILP DH3LonP E7LonP E2LonP E6DM5.1DM5.3ILP B2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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