Planning appeal decision
First Floor Flat, 119 Corbyn Street, London, N4 3BX
Planning appeal 3340856 at First Floor Flat, 119 Corbyn Street, London, N4 3BX (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 16 October 2024 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a mansard roof extension and rear roof extension above existing rear outrigger
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- N4 3BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by introducing an incongruous and dominant feature that disrupts the established rhythm and legibility of the terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy D4 of The London PlanPolicy PLAN1 of Islington Local Plan, Strategic and Development Management Policies
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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