120 Holloway Road, Islington, LONDON, N7 8JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Mary Magdalene Conservation Area
• the effect of the proposed development on the supply of commercial (Use Class E) floorspace
• whether the proposed development would provide an appropriate housing mix
• whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space standards, ceiling height, light, outlook, ventilation, noise, privacy, safety and security, provision of accessible homes and the provision of private outdoor space
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
• whether the proposed development makes an appropriate contribution towards affordable housing provision and carbon offsetting, and whether the proposed development would be car-free

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the St Mary Magdalene Conservation Area through the scale, bulk, massing and design of the proposed extensions, which would eradicate the visual connection to the original Victorian architectural form and fail to preserve or enhance the conservation area's significance.