Planning appeal decision
Flrst and Second Floor Flat, 173 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DA
Planning appeal 3329971 at Flrst and Second Floor Flat, 173 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DA (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounds, including the Barnsbury Conservation Area.
Glass safety barrier and French doors to the second floor rear roof, and use of the second floor rear roof as a terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- N1 1DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounds, including the Barnsbury Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of adjacent properties having regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would not result in harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or the living conditions of adjacent occupants, and would accord with relevant development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1D3D4PLAN1DH1DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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