Planning appeal decision
49 Avenell Road, London, N5 1DN
Planning appeal 6004976 at 49 Avenell Road, London, N5 1DN (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 18 May 2026 by Inspector Cater S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the raised skywell on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Raised skywell to front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cater S
- Postcode
- N5 1DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the raised skywell on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The raised skywell's limited scale and subordinate appearance, combined with retention of the front garden's visual setback function, means it would not result in material harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PLAN1Policy D1Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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