®Planning appeal decision
62 Baring Street, London, N1 3DS
Planning appeal 3320516 at 62 Baring Street, London, N1 3DS (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Arlington Square Conservation Area.
addition of a fourth floor of accommodation to create a new one bedroom apartment
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
- Postcode
- N1 3DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Arlington Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The extension's recessed design with high glazing proportion would make it relatively inconspicuous and maintain the architectural qualities of the host building and terrace, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8Policy CS9Policy CS10Policy CS12Policy DM2.1Policy DM2.3Policy D1Policy D4Policy HC1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.