22 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1HW

Planning appeal 3333560 at 22 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1HW (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounds, including the Barnsbury Conservation Area.

Creation of a small extension to roof level and creation of a roof terrace with an additional room on loft level providing access to the roof space

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hall C
Postcode: N1 1HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounds, including the Barnsbury Conservation Area
The living conditions of the occupants of adjacent properties with respect to light and outlook

What decided it

The absence of a BRE compliant daylight report to demonstrate that the neighbouring property would not suffer unacceptable loss of light, contrary to Policy PLAN1 of the SDMP.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy PLAN1 of the Islington Strategic and Development Management PoliciesPolicy DH1 of the Islington Strategic and Development Management PoliciesPolicy DH2 of the Islington Strategic and Development Management Policies
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205

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