®Planning appeal decision
169 Central Street, London, EC1V 8BS
Planning appeal 3328742 at 169 Central Street, London, EC1V 8BS (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be given, having regard to the resulting external appearance of the building.
a roof extension of 2 storeys to accommodate 1 x 3-bed duplex dwelling unit to an existing residential block of 7 storeys (6 storeys above ground)
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- EC1V 8BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be given, having regard to the resulting external appearance of the building
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the external appearance of the building through its scale and mass, appearing top-heavy and overly exposed in its prominent setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1
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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