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Dismissed28 August 20266002628

72 Prebend Street, London, N1 8PR

Planning appeal 6002628 at 72 Prebend Street, London, N1 8PR (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 28 August 2026 by Inspector N Unwin, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO.

Conversion of Ground & First Floors to residential use as 4 self-contained units

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
N Unwin
Postcode
N1 8PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO
  • whether the proposal would meet the requirements of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA MA.1(1)(b) of the GPDO
  • whether prior approval should be granted, having regard to (i) the effect on the character or sustainability of the Arlington Conservation Area, (ii) the provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses, and (iii) the impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development

What decided it

The proposal includes change of use from sui generis use (first and second floors) to Class C3, which falls outside the scope of Class MA of the GPDO, which only permits change of use from Class E to Class C3.

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