Planning appeal decision
Upper Flat, 21 Southcote Road, London, N19 5BJ
Planning appeal 3334022 at Upper Flat, 21 Southcote Road, London, N19 5BJ (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Tufnell Park Conservation Area.
for the installation of a metal platform on the first floor to gain access to the proposed roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- N19 5BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Tufnell Park Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proximity and use of the roof terrace would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy and increased noise and visual disturbance, contrary to Policy PLAN1 and Paragraph 35(f) of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208Paragraph 35
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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