Planning appeal decision
36 Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JT
Planning appeal 3335492 at 36 Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JT (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
a small single storey first floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- N1 2JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Canonbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The identified harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and the Canonbury Conservation Area, assessed as less than substantial but carrying considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1Local Plan Policy PLAN1Local Plan Policy DH1Local Plan Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 205Paragraph 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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