Planning appeal decision
Flat B, 35 Arvon Road, London, N5 1PL
Planning appeal 6010980 at Flat B, 35 Arvon Road, London, N5 1PL (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 10 September 2026 by Inspector David Troy, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed rear roof dormer extension on the character and appearance of the host property, the adjoining terrace of properties of which it forms a part and the area.
flat roof dormer extension to roof of rear outrigger and enlarged rear first floor window
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- David Troy
- Postcode
- N5 1PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed rear roof dormer extension on the character and appearance of the host property, the adjoining terrace of properties of which it forms a part and the area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer extension, by virtue of its scale, siting and design, would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property, adjoining terrace and the area, contrary to the development plan.
the modest benefits of additional accommodation, energy efficiency and sustainable construction measures were insufficient to outweigh the harm to character and appearance and development plan conflicts
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy PLAN1
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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