®Planning appeal decision
62A Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ
Planning appeal 3353362 at 62A Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 31 March 2025 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to the effect on the outlook and light afforded to No.63 Whistler Street due to the fence proposed along the shared boundary.
ground floor extension, first floor extension & internal alterations and repairs
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- N5 1NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to the effect on the outlook and light afforded to No.63 Whistler Street due to the fence proposed along the shared boundary
What decided it
The proposed fencing and extension would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No.63 Whistler Street through loss of outlook, daylight and sunlight, conflicting with Policy PLAN1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1
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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