®Planning appeal decision
The Smokery, Greenhill Rents, LONDON, EC1M 6BW
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy PLAN1, Policy DH1, Policy DH2, Policy B2, Policy DH5, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy HC1, London Plan Policy D6, London Plan Policy D8, London Plan Policy D13
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.