®Planning appeal decision
11 Sekforde Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0HD
Planning appeal 3325346 at 11 Sekforde Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0HD (London Borough of Islington) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural or historic interest or setting of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed.
Erection of additional railings with metal security gate and supporting posts inserted into traditional front iron railings, carriage lamp, decorative metal bracket and supports over main entrance
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ghafoor A
- Postcode
- EC1R 0HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the unauthorised works preserve the special architectural or historic interest or setting of the listed building, whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and whether the significance of the heritage assets is harmed
What decided it
The carriage lamp's disproportionate and overly ornate design, elevated positioning and projection create an over-dominant visual effect that harms the uniformity and special interest of the listed building and conservation area, whereas the metal gate and additional railings integrate appropriately with the existing cast-iron railings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1(C) London Plan 2021DH1 Local Plan 2023DH2 Local Plan 2023
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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