Planning appeal decision
Flat 3, 21 Crouch Hill, London, London, N4 4AB
Planning appeal 3329146 at Flat 3, 21 Crouch Hill, London, London, N4 4AB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the Stroud Green Conservation Area.
Loft conversion, with new side and rear dormer to create a bedroom and a small rear terrace. Extended ridge line and new front facing rooflight
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- N4 4AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the Stroud Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed side dormer extension would be harmful to the character and appearance of the Stroud Green Conservation Area and would fail to preserve or enhance it, contrary to section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and paragraph 208 of the Framework, with limited public benefits insufficient to outweigh the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PLAN1DH1DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 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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