®Planning appeal decision
First and Second Floors, 72 Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PR
Planning appeal 3364241 at First and Second Floors, 72 Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PR (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 23 September 2026 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control or any injury to amenity (ground (f)).
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Robbie G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control or any injury to amenity (ground (f))
- Whether the six-month compliance period specified in the notice is reasonable or should be extended (ground (g))
What decided it
The notice's requirements were consistent with remedying the breach of planning control and the six-month compliance period was reasonable in the absence of a compelling case to the contrary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM8
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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