Planning appeal decision
8 Rheidol Terrace, London, Islington, N1 8NT
Planning appeal 3334729 at 8 Rheidol Terrace, London, Islington, N1 8NT (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 2 July 2024 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area.
‘removal of existing tiled roof, to be replaced with a mansard roof extension with slate tile, dressed lead and sash windows to the rear elevation’
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- N1 8NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would erode the consistency of the existing terrace roofline, causing less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area and locally listed building, which is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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