®Planning appeal decision
119 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT
Planning appeal 3374025 at 119 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 2 April 2026 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
alterations to the ground floor to create additional storage for the ground floor unit, alterations to the existing rear extension roof, erection of first floor extension to the rear of the property to create office space for the existing ground floor restaurant and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Woodwards O
- Postcode
- N7 8LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- whether or not the proposal preserves the Grade II* listed building 'Church of St Mary Magdalene and Attached Railings' or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, in terms of how the building is experienced in its setting
- whether or not the proposed development would provide satisfactory living or working conditions for existing and future occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking and the overall standard of accommodation
What decided it
The proposal fails to comply with the Development Plan on multiple grounds: it harms the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building, and it would create unacceptable living and working conditions through overlooking and poor outlook, with no material considerations sufficient to override these failures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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