®Planning appeal decision
The Smokery, Greenhill Rents, London, EC1M 6BW
Planning appeal 3327030 at The Smokery, Greenhill Rents, London, EC1M 6BW (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 5 January 2024 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, surrounding area, and Charterhouse Square Conservation Area.
described on the application form as proposed new service core extension to the easterly (front) elevation at basement, ground, first and second floors. New entrance comprising a lift to improve accessible access and stair core. Addition of a third and fourth floor roof extension to accommodate additional office (B1) floorspace, and associated roof terraces
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert-Wooldridge T
- Postcode
- EC1M 6BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, surrounding area, and Charterhouse Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development's stepped facade design, appropriate setbacks, and use of materials would preserve the character and appearance of Charterhouse Square Conservation Area and respect the scale and architectural character of the host building and its neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy B2Policy DH5London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D8London Plan Policy D13
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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