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Notice varied and upheld25 July 20253355130

Land at 45 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DD

Planning appeal 3355130 at Land at 45 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DD (London Borough of Islington) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and locality.

Erection of a ground floor canopy extension with associated means of enclosure to the side of the property

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Ghafoor A
Postcode
N7 7DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and locality

What decided it

The visual harm caused by the development to the character and appearance of the locality, which conflicts with development plan policies and outweighs the community benefits advanced by the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy E9Islington Local Plan - Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023) Policy Plan 1Islington Local Plan - Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023) Policy ST2

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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