Planning appeal decision
The Hanbury, 33 Linton Street, Islington, London, N1 7DU
Planning appeal 3323429 at The Hanbury, 33 Linton Street, Islington, London, N1 7DU (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Bridgwater J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would impact the long-term function and viability of the public house.
Change of use of Upper Floors of Public House consisting of ancillary Public House accommodation (disused function room and manager's flat) into Class C1 Guesthouse Rooms ancillary to the primary function of the Public House
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bridgwater J
- Postcode
- N1 7DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would impact the long-term function and viability of the public house
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Arlington Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The Financial Feasibility Review demonstrated that the ancillary guest accommodation would provide a reliable and meaningful income stream to support the long-term viability of the public house without undermining its primary function.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R1Policy R11Policy R12Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
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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