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Notice upheld28 July 20253331361

25 Gibson Square, Islington, London, N1 0RD

Planning appeal 3331361 at 25 Gibson Square, Islington, London, N1 0RD (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there has been a breach of listed building control.

Retention of painting of front elevation stucco, window joinery, window and door surrounds, sills, architraves, cornice and basement elements in black/dark grey colour

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ghafoor A
Postcode
N1 0RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether there has been a breach of listed building control
  • Whether listed building consent ought to be granted for the works carried out, having regard to the effect on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and conservation area

What decided it

The dark colour applied to the front elevation creates a visually detrimental effect on the external appearance of the listed building and conservation area that is at odds with its special architectural and historic interest, and this harm is not outweighed by any public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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