Planning appeal decision
309-311 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DT
Planning appeal 3328775 at 309-311 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DT (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 21 May 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area.
installation of a new shopfront, 1no. satellite dish and 1no. air conditioning unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- N1 1DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed equipment would be similar in scale and context to existing features on the building and surrounding area, and would not disrupt the roofline or dominate the façade, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PLAN1DH2HC1
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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