Planning appeal decision
Flat C, 1 Davenant Road, London, N19 3NW
Planning appeal 3319997 at Flat C, 1 Davenant Road, London, N19 3NW (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 25 October 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and terrace.
roof terrace at the rear of the flat at 1st floor level, together with the installation of door and stainless steel railings with frosted glass
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- N19 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and terrace
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the host building and terrace, nor would it have an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to outlook, and therefore accords with the development plan as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the 2021 London PlanPolicy PLAN1 of the Local 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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