Planning appeal decision
18 Gerrard Road, London, N1 8AY
Planning appeal 3355358 at 18 Gerrard Road, London, N1 8AY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 8 July 2025 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the significance of designated heritage assets.
Erection of a single storey glass extension at upper ground floor level above the existing lower ground floor rear extension, incorporating a three-panelled sliding glass door
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- N1 8AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the significance of designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of designated heritage assets, which attracts considerable weight and is not outweighed by the minimal public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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