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Allowed8 July 20253359357

398 Caledonian Road, London , N1 1DN

Planning appeal 3359357 at 398 Caledonian Road, London , N1 1DN (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 8 July 2025 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not prior approval should be granted having regard to the impact of the change of use on the character or sustainability of the Barnsbury Conservation Area.

the change of use of the basement and ground floor of existing commercial building (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 1x self -contained residential unit (Class C3)

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Nilsson A
Postcode
N1 1DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not prior approval should be granted having regard to the impact of the change of use on the character or sustainability of the Barnsbury Conservation Area

What decided it

The lack of a traditional shopfront and the property's history as small professional office space with limited footfall meant that alternative commercial uses were unlikely, whereas residential use would support existing local businesses and preserve the conservation area's character.

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