®Planning appeal decision
59 Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1XX
Planning appeal 6005245 at 59 Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1XX (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 4 August 2026 by Inspector Beverley Wilders, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals would preserve Numbers 58 to 62, 63 to 65 and 66 Myddelton Square and attached railings and gatepiers, a Grade II Listed Building, or its setting, and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.
upwards roof extension / additional storey to create additional living accommodation, rear terrace area, and all associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- other · Planning listed building and conservation area
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Beverley Wilders
- Postcode
- EC1R 1XX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals would preserve Numbers 58 to 62, 63 to 65 and 66 Myddelton Square and attached railings and gatepiers, a Grade II Listed Building, or its setting, and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve the character or appearance of New River Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II Listed Building and the New River Conservation Area, to which great weight must be attached, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the proposals.
The moderate public benefits of improved thermal performance, fire safety and damp reduction did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage assets, to which great weight was attached.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy PLAN1 of the Islington Local Plan – Strategic and Development Management Policies (September 2023)Policy DH1 of the Islington Local Plan – Strategic and Development Management Policies (September 2023)Policy DH2 of the Islington Local Plan – Strategic and Development Management Policies (September 2023)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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