Planning appeal decision
1 Kelvedon Mews, London, N1 3FW
Planning appeal 6007240 at 1 Kelvedon Mews, London, N1 3FW (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 15 June 2026 by Inspector J Davis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Kelvedon Mews.
Ground Floor Extension and Re-provision of Private External Amenity Space
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- J Davis
- Postcode
- N1 3FW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Kelvedon Mews
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Warley House with particular reference to privacy
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of current and future occupiers of the appeal property with reference to outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The uninterrupted direct line of sight from the proposed roof terrace across to the upper-level windows and balconies of Warley House at approximately 10 metres distance would result in significant harm to the privacy of existing residents and inferior amenity for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy PLAN1 of the Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023)Policy H5 of the Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies (2023)
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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