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Notice varied and upheld21 May 20253334969

137 Newington Green Road, Islington, London, N1 4RA

Planning appeal 3334969 at 137 Newington Green Road, Islington, London, N1 4RA (London Borough of Islington) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 May 2025 by Inspector Curnow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Newington Green Conservation Area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a two-storey full width rear extension

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Curnow R
Postcode
N1 4RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Newington Green Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties by way of noise, disturbance and odour arising from the commercial use, and a loss of daylight and sunlight from the erection of the extension

What decided it

The inappropriate mineral felt finish to the extension's walls causes less than substantial but unmitigated harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, which is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the commercial use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 72

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