Planning appeal decision
First and Second Floors, 108 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE
Planning appeal 3376176 at First and Second Floors, 108 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific regard to internal and external living space.
Conversion of use of the first and second floor levels to 3 x HMO rooms with a kitchenette. Each room will be occupied by 1 x person. Cycle parking and storage will be provided in a room on the first floor. Small waste bins will be provided within the bedrooms and the applicant would have arrangements with private waste removal company
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- N7 6AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific regard to internal and external living space
- whether the proposal would be acceptable in terms of its effect on the housing supply within the borough
- whether the proposal would adequately promote sustainable modes of transport
What decided it
The proposal would provide substandard internal living space for future occupiers, falling significantly below minimum standards set in the London Plan, which cannot be outweighed by the sustainable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy H5 of the SDMPPolicy H8 of the London PlanPolicy H2 of the SDMPPolicy T5 of the London PlanPolicy T2 of the SDMP
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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