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Notice varied and upheld10 September 20263355155

204 Blackstock Road , London, N5 1EN

Planning appeal 3355155 at 204 Blackstock Road , London, N5 1EN (London Borough of Islington) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 September 2026 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bartlett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The substantial harm to the living conditions of nearby residents caused by increased noise from outdoor use of the public house, facilitated by the mechanised roof, outweighed the moderate benefits to the business.

The development's acceptable design and appearance and moderate benefits to business viability and customer facilities were substantially outweighed by the substantial harm to the living conditions of nearby residents from increased noise, particularly on evenings and weekends.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PLAN1 of the Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies (SDMP) (2023)Policy DP3 of the FrameworkStrategic Policies D1 and D4 of The London PlanPolicy PLAN1 of the SDMPPolicy DH5 of the SDMPPolicy P3 of the Framework

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