Planning appeal decision
18 Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8DB
Planning appeal 3328763 at 18 Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8DB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 13-19 Colebrooke Row, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
‘Erection of a rear infill extension, including the demolition of the existing exterior steps and the replacement of the roof terrace French doors with three timber bi-fold doors’
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- N1 8DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 13-19 Colebrooke Row, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, being less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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