®Planning appeal decision
51 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
Planning appeal 3318643 at 51 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural or historic interest or setting of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed.
the erection of a rear extension at ground and lower ground floor level and the installation of steps from the rear garden to lower ground floor level with a timber balustrade and handrail and associated brick newel post to the steps and rear lightwell not in accordance with planning permission P2018/0417/FUL
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ghafoor A
- Postcode
- EC1R 1UR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural or historic interest or setting of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed
What decided it
The unauthorised works fail to preserve the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building and conservation area, and the harm is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1(C) of the London Plan 2021DH1 of the Local Plan (2023)DH2 of the Local Plan (2023)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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- Split Decision12 August 2025332534611 Sekforde Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0HD
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