®Planning appeal decision
139-149 FONTHILL ROAD, LONDON, N4 3HF
refurbishment and extension of the building to include basement works, the erection of a single storey fourth floor extension and the replacement of rear buildings ’ saw tooth roof with a flat roof to provide Class E floorspace and 4 no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and creation of roof terraces. Demolition of existing chimney and rebuilding and enlargement of existing chimney and reinstating the missing Cupola. Alterations to the front elevation including new shopfronts and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the retail function, character and vitality and viability of the Finsbury Park Town Centre and the function of the Specialist Shopping Area (SSA)
- Whether or not the proposed use and design of the upper floors is consistent with the site's location in the SSA
- Whether or not the scheme achieves inclusive design
- Whether or not the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The marketing evidence demonstrating the inability to secure tenants for office uses and the compelling financial viability appraisal showing a negative residual valuation due to changed economic circumstances since 2020 reduced the weight accorded to policy conflicts and justified allowing the appeal.
Framework references: 58
Plan policies cited: LP SD7, LP D3, ILP SP6, ILP R1, ILP R2, ILP R3, ILP R7, ILP H2, ILP H3, ILP PLAN1, ILP DH1, ILP B2, ILP DM41, ILP ST1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.