Planning appeal decision
Flat 12, 8 Northbrugh Street , London, EC1V 0AY
Planning appeal 3335580 at Flat 12, 8 Northbrugh Street , London, EC1V 0AY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and Hat and Feathers Conservation Area.
replacement and extension of penthouse roof providing integrated photovoltaic panels and additional living accommodation
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson D
- Postcode
- EC1V 0AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and Hat and Feathers Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area through its incongruous and discordant visual impact, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh the great weight given to conservation of the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 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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