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Dismissed4 July 20253351287

382 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 2QA

Planning appeal 3351287 at 382 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 2QA (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 4 July 2025 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Business floorspace in the area.

Demolition of the basement level rear addition, landscaping works to the front and rear, and internal alterations and refurbishment works in connection with a change of use from commercial (Class E) to a single family dwellinghouse

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Parkin A
Postcode
EC1V 2QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Business floorspace in the area
  • The significance of designated heritage assets

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate 24 months of continuous marketing to satisfy the exceptional circumstances test under Policy B3(B)(i) for loss of business floorspace, and the proposal would cause less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets that could not be justified by the limited public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy B1Policy B3Policy AAP1Policy AAP4Policy HC1Policy DH2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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