Planning appeal decision
128 Whitecross Street, Islington , London, EC1Y 8PU
Planning appeal 3332236 at 128 Whitecross Street, Islington , London, EC1Y 8PU (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 2 April 2024 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the appeal property, bearing in mind that it would be in the St Luke's Conservation Area.
construction of mansard roof extension, retaining shop on the ground floor and having 1 No. of 3 bed 5 person flats above shop
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- EC1Y 8PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the appeal property, bearing in mind that it would be in the St Luke's Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 130 Whitecross Street and 126 Whitecross Street, with regard to outlook and daylight
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed development, with regard to private outdoor space
- whether or not an affordable housing contribution is required, and if so whether appropriate arrangements have been made
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the St Luke's Conservation Area and fail to preserve its significance, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the great weight attached to conservation of this designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy D6Policy H5Policy H3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124
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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