Planning appeal decision
The Lord Clyde, 340-342 Essex Road, London, N1 3PB
Planning appeal 3321554 at The Lord Clyde, 340-342 Essex Road, London, N1 3PB (London Borough of Islington) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether or not it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby locally listed buildings.
the erection of a metal and glass screen to enclose the outside seating area to the front of the building
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- N1 3PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether or not it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby locally listed buildings
What decided it
The development fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Canonbury Conservation Area and harms the setting of nearby locally listed buildings, and the public benefits do not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PLAN 1DH2D3D4HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 209
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 authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2024
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- Notice varied and upheld22 January 20263351223234 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5BQ
- Split Decision12 August 2025332534611 Sekforde Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0HD
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