Planning appeal decision
33 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London, N1 1JR
Planning appeal 3349859 at 33 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London, N1 1JR (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 25 March 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposal with regard to development plan policy.
change of use of a residential driveway (Use Class C3) to include short-term holiday letting by way of specially adapted historic vehicle (Sui Generis)’
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- N1 1JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposal with regard to development plan policy
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents in respect of noise and disturbance, privacy, and light spill
- The amenity of guests
What decided it
The proposal is located outside the areas specified in Policy R12 for visitor accommodation and would cause significant harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions through noise, privacy intrusion, and light spill, with no material considerations indicating it should be determined other than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R12Policy R1Policy E10Policy PLAN1Policy DH5Policy T5
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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