9 Waterfront Mews , 85 Arlington Avenue, Islington, N1 7FE

Planning appeal 3319834 at 9 Waterfront Mews , 85 Arlington Avenue, Islington, N1 7FE (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring terrace properties on Arlington Avenue with regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook.

creation of a roof extension to provide a new self- contained 2 bedroom flat with roof terrace

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Major R
Postcode: N1 7FE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring terrace properties on Arlington Avenue with regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, surrounding area and the Arlington Square Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would result in a severe loss of outlook and unacceptable levels of overshadowing to neighbouring properties at 81 and 83 Arlington Avenue, contrary to development plan policies and national guidance on amenity standards.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6 (London Plan 2021)Policy D4 (London Plan 2021)Policy HC1 (London Plan 2021)Policy PLAN 1 (Islington Local Plan Strategy and Development Management Policies 2023)Policy H5 (Islington Local Plan Strategy and Development Management Policies 2023)Policy H4 (Islington Local Plan Strategy and Development Management Policies 2023)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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