®Planning appeal decision
17 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9SB
Planning appeal 3351297 at 17 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9SB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 18 February 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character of the Keystone Crescent Conservation Area in which the site is located.
Demolition of 1.5 storey rear WC block replaced by 2.5 storey WC/shower block, glazed rear garden extension at basement level, partial basement excavation with underpinning to increase floor-to-ceiling heights, mansard roof conversion to create additional third floor room with photovoltaics and raised chimneys, exterior refurbishment including timber sash windows and insulation, full interior refurbishment converting three flats to single family residence
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- N1 9SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character of the Keystone Crescent Conservation Area in which the site is located
What decided it
The proposed mansard roof extension and rear extension would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area by disrupting the consistent roofline and uniform appearance of the traditional terrace, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PLAN1DH1DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 125Paragraph 210Paragraph 215
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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