30 Sekforde Street, London, EC1R 0HH

Planning appeal 6005930 at 30 Sekforde Street, London, EC1R 0HH (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 16 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve Numbers 26A to 33 (consecutive) and attached railings, 26A-33 Sekforde Street, a Grade II Listed Building, and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.

fully reversible lining to existing brick vaults

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: other · Planning listed building and conservation area
Procedure: Written
Development: community-institutional
Postcode: EC1R 0HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the works would preserve Numbers 26A to 33 (consecutive) and attached railings, 26A-33 Sekforde Street, a Grade II Listed Building, and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses

What decided it

The proposed lining and waterproofing of the vaults would mask the historic brickwork and chutes, causing harm to the significance of the Grade II Listed Building, and uncertainty regarding moisture sources meant the works could not be demonstrated to preserve the heritage asset, outweighing any limited public or conservation benefits.

The harm to the listed building caused by the lining and waterproofing of the vaults, to which considerable weight was attached, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits and limited conservation benefits resulting from the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HE6 (2026 Framework)Policy HC1 (The London Plan March 2021)Policy DH2 (Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies September 2023)

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