Planning appeal decision
9 Prah Road, London, N4 2RA
Planning appeal 6002884 at 9 Prah Road, London, N4 2RA (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector Storey P, 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, with specific regard to the siting, scale and form of the first and second-floor rear extension.
replacement of front boundary with new brick wall with railings above and new gates, alterations to front bay, alterations to existing side extension, erection of a full width ground floor rear extension and partial width first and second floor extension to the rear, replacement fenestration and new bin store
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- N4 2RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the siting, scale and form of the first and second-floor rear extension
What decided it
The existence of comparable upper-floor rear extensions nearby that are of similar width, depth and massing, combined with the limited public visibility and use of matching materials, demonstrated that the proposed extension would not cause harm to character and appearance despite exceeding the SPD's normal guidance thresholds.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1
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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