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Dismissed10 July 20243333386

Flat C, 38 Ashley Road, London, N19 3AF

Planning appeal 3333386 at Flat C, 38 Ashley Road, London, N19 3AF (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.

the construction of a rear roof dormer and hip to gable extension, with 3No roof-lights to the front roof slope to accommodate a new bedroom and the creation of a rear roof terrace above the existing outrigger

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
N19 3AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area

What decided it

The hip-to-gable extension and rear dormer would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area by disrupting the visual symmetry and rhythm of the semi-detached properties along Ashley Road, contrary to Policies D1 and D4 of the London Plan 2021 and Policy PLAN1 of the SDMP.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy D1London Plan 2021 Policy D4SDMP Policy PLAN1

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