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Dismissed29 April 20243332846

Chequer Court, 3 Chequer Street, Islington , London, EC1Y 8PW

Planning appeal 3332846 at Chequer Court, 3 Chequer Street, Islington , London, EC1Y 8PW (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 29 April 2024 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings.

for the erection of 1 x 2-bedroom dwelling house and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jolly J
Postcode
EC1Y 8PW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings

What decided it

The proximity and height of the proposed two-storey dwelling would create a sense of overbearing and reduce outlook for occupiers of the neighbouring north-facing Block N, harming their living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PLAN1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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