Planning appeal decision
37 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
Planning appeal 6008995 at 37 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector A Graham, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area.
Mansard roof extension with dormer windows and alteration to the front garden including installation of new entrance gates
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- A Graham
- Postcode
- N1 1JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roof extension would be overly dominant and visually prominent, causing harm to the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area by diluting the characteristic flat roof form that is an important feature of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1Islington Local Plan Policy PLAN1Islington Local Plan Policy DH1Islington Local Plan Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 125
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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