®Planning appeal decision
124-128 Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AE
Planning appeal 3376698 at 124-128 Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AE (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 22 April 2026 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the three-storey rear extension.
the erection of three storey infill extension at first, second and third floor level (following part demolition of existing building) to deliver 4no. units (1 x 1 bed, 2 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed). Replacement of existing hipped roof with mansard roof to create enl arged third floor unit. Associated external alterations. Installation of ASHPs
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
- Postcode
- N1 4AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the three-storey rear extension
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for the future occupiers of the first and second floor flats, with particular regard to outlook and aspect
What decided it
The proposed three-storey rear extension would remove the existing visual gap and transition between the host building and the adjoining four-storey building, resulting in considerable harmful bulk and massing to the character and appearance of the area, combined with inadequate living conditions for the single aspect Flat 1B.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1Policy HC1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy H4Policy H2
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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