Planning appeal decision
17 College Cross, London, N1 1PT
Planning appeal 3320154 at 17 College Cross, London, N1 1PT (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 24 October 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building 1-23, College Cross, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Small addition to rear extension, internal alterations to plan on Basement level, minor material changes internally, new window to rear attic storey
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- N1 1PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building 1-23, College Cross, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building through loss of historic fabric and disruption of historic plan form and circulation patterns was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the proposal, contrary to NPPF paragraph 202 and sections 16(2) and 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DH1DH2PLAN1SP1D3D4HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202
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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