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Dismissed23 January 20263369241

2-3 Hanover Yard, Islington, London, N1 8YA

Planning appeal 3369241 at 2-3 Hanover Yard, Islington, London, N1 8YA (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrook Row Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings.

Creation of a roof terrace upon the existing Level 3 flat roof of 2 - 3 Hanover Yard with timber screening and installation of green roof

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
N1 8YA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Duncan Terrace/Colebrook Row Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings
  • The living conditions of the neighbouring occupants by way of overlooking, overbearing and noise and disturbance impacts

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets without sufficient public benefits to justify that harm, and would fail to adequately safeguard neighbouring living conditions from noise impacts that cannot be enforced through the planning system.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PLAN1 of the SDMPPolicy PLAN1 of the Islington SDMP (2023)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 213Paragraph 57

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