Notification about a Full Planning Application (P081008) in East Area for 7 Fergus Road for the Installation of four velux windows.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm). As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Sandra Civero on 020 7527 7097 by 16 July

NCH action for Children is moving from their beautiful site on Highbury Grove.  This will mean they will look to sell and develop their site and as a result there is an exhibition setting out the principles for the development and discuss the future of the site with representatives of NCH as well as council officers.

 A leaflet oulining the proposals can be dowloaded here http://highburyeast.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2008/06/08_09_0083-highbury-consultation_v3.pdf

The consultation runs from Monday 16 June for 4 weeks, with Monday 14 July the deadline for comments. This is being run jointly with NCH, the current occupiers and owners of the site, so the exhibition explains their reasons for moving as well as setting out our aspirations for the future of the site. They are keen to leave a good legacy behind them and to work with the council to achieve this. So far we are agreed that a residential scheme of predominately family housing built to the highest sustainable and design standards would meet both the council’s objectives and NCH’s.

Six open days have been arranged and advertised for the following dates and times: 

Wednesday  18 June                   2.00pm – 8.00pm

Thursday  19 June                     10.00am – 6.00pm

Friday   27 June                          2.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday  28 June                     10.00am - 5.00pm

Wednesday  2 July                    10.00am – 6.00pm

Thursday  3 July                        2.00pm – 8.00pm

 The final planning brief is scheduled to be presented to East Area Committee on 8 September 2008.

If you want to know more contact Chris Corby, Senior Planner, Policy & Projects,  020 7527 2987, chris.corby@islington.gov.uk

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080935) in East Area for Upper Flat 24 Framfield Road for the erection of a rear dormer window  and elevational alterations.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Vicki Killeen on 020 7527 2731 by 27 June

Site at Flat D, Kerry House, 67B, Kelvin Road, Islington, London, N5 2PQ (Planning application number: P072784)

The Department for Communities and Local Government is considering an appeal against this Council’s decision to refuse permission (dated 10 January 2008) to replace wooden windows with  PVC windows (double glazing), replacement 3 pane balcony doors with 2 pane balcony doors (double glazed)

1. REASON: Insufficient evidence has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposed PVC windows and doors, by virtue of their design, would not be inappropriate and out of keeping with the predominant form of existing surrounding fenestration and would not have an adverse effect on the appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.  The proposal is contrary to policies D1, D4 and D11 of Islington’s Unitary Development Plan (2002) and 2.3 of Islington’s Urban Design Guide 2006.

Officers will forward any comments, which you made at application stage, to the Planning Inspectorate. If you want to make additional comments please ensure that the Planning Inspectorate receives them by 04 July 2008, otherwise there is a risk that your comments will not be considered.

The Planning Inspectorate have introduced an online appeals service which you can use to comment on this appeal. You can find the service through the Appeals area of the Planning Portal – see www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs. The Inspectorate may publish details of your comments, on the internet (on the Appeals area of the Planning Portal). Your comments may include your name, address, email address or phone number. Please ensure that you only provide information, including personal information belonging to you, that you are happy will be made available to others in this way. If you supply information belonging to a third party please ensure you have their permission to do so. More detailed information about data protection and privacy matters is available on the Planning Portal.

The Planning Inspectorate will not acknowledge your letter unless you specifically ask them to do so. They will, however, ensure that your letter is passed on to the Inspector dealing with the appeal. If you wish to receive a copy of the appeal decision you need to include this request in your comments.

If you wish to consider the points raised in the appellant’s Grounds of Appeal this document is available from me on request.

A copy of a booklet entitled “Guide to taking part in Planning Appeals” is available through ‘publications’ on the Planning Inspectorate’s website www.planning–inspectorate.gov.uk  or from officers on request.

Contact Lisa Topliss, 020 7527 2786, lisa.topliss@islington.gov.uk

Just an update on our compliant about Hackney council and how it dealt with the phone mast on the Arsenal tavern.  Attached is the Ombudsman letter rejecting our complaint.  Sorry not to have better news.

Download the letter here: http://highburyeast.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2008/06/arsenal-tavern.pdf

Despite the council rejecting a development on Holloway Road that would blight the lives of local resident, in May the planning inspector gave the green light for the development to proceed.

The seven storey building, which will be as high as five stories at the back, will create a overlooking and a sense of enclosure for residents in properties around Highbury Fields.

Cllr John Gilbert said “we rejected this building because of its closeness to peoples homes. It is a shame the inspector did not agree with local representatives and residents.”

The decision in full can be downloaded here http://highburyeast.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2008/06/decision_.pdf

The summary is as follows:
I allow the appeal, and grant planning permission for the “demolition of the existing buildings on the site and the erection of a building fronting Holloway Road rising from five storeys to seven storeys and containing commercial units on the ground floor and residential units above. The erection of a second building to the rear of no.54 Holloway Road rising from five to six storeys, comprising residential units. A total of 119 units are proposed”, all at 52 Holloway Road, London N7 8JL in accordance with the terms of the
application, Ref P071659, dated 29 June 2007, and the plans submitted with it, subject to the conditions.

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P070129-C4C5) in East Area for 33 Highbury Grove, N5 for approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (refuse storage) and condition 5 (sheds) of planning consent ref: P070129

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Helen Dilks on 020 7527 2401 by June 5th

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080623) in East Area for 67 Aberdeen Park, N5 for the erection of ground floor and roof level extensions including the formation of a rear roof terrace, creation of an underground car park and elevational alterations.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Vicki Killeen on 020 7527 2794 by May 22nd

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080734) in East Area for 7 Fieldway Crescent, N5 for demolition of WC and shower extension, shed and pergola.  Single storey infill extension between main part of existing rear extension and Horsell Road. frontage, involving raising wall on street frontage to a total height of 3.2 metres above pavement level.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Edward Hands on 020 7527 2359 by May 14th

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080730) in East Area for 34 Drayton Park, N5 for change of use for first and second floors from office space to tow x 2 and two x 1 bedroom flats.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Edward Hands on 020 7527 2359 by May 15th

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080745) in East Area for 102 Highbury Park, N5. Rear ground floor extension.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Sandra Chivero on 020 7527 7097 by May 22nd

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080761) in East Area for 110a Highbury New Park, N5. Enlargement of existing rear dormer and formation of roof terrace.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Robert Armsby on 020 7527 2151 by May 22nd

Premises Licence (Variation) - Thai Corner Café

Address: 236 St Paul’s Road, London, N1 2LJ Received by the licensing team: 11 April 2008 Last date for representations: 9 May 2008 The existing licence allows:

• the premises to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises: 1000 to 0000 from Monday to Saturday and 1200 to 2330 on Sunday
• the provision of regulated entertainment for the playing of recorded music: 24 hours seven days a week
• the provision of late night refreshment: 2300 to 0030 the following day from Monday to Saturday and 2300 to 0000 on Sunday The proposed variation is to:
  • to extend the area that alcohol can be consumed to include the garden area at rear of premises on the lower ground floor level: 1000 to 0000 from Monday to Saturday and 1200 to 2330 on Sunday Please contact Aiden Fitzsimons on 020 7527 3031 you would like a copy of the application. You are not able to make a representation unless you personally live or have a businesses within the vicinity of the premises.

Notification about a Full Planning Application (P080644) in East Area for 41 Balfour Road, N5. Conversion of an existing loft space into a habitable room including the construction of two small zinc covered dormer windows to rear roof area.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Robert Armsby on 020 7527 2151 by May 5th.

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area for 31 Baalbec Road, N5. Installation of new front wall and railings and new railings on the back extension. Listed Building Application P080555 also submitted  

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Vicki Killeen on 020 7527 2794 by May 8th.

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area for Quadrant Estate: 152-270 (even), 278-316 (even), 193-311 (odd) Highbury New Park & 1-55 (odd), 4-122 (even) Catherall Road, Islington, London, N5.

Replacement of existing windows and balcony doors with new white UPVC glaze units. Renewal of existing flat roof covering and installation of roof edge protection to blocks 12-22.  Replacement of existing windows and balcony doors with new white UPVC double glazed units to block 23.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Edward Hands on 020 7527 2359 by May 8th.

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area for 231, Blackstock Road, Islington, N5 2LL for a change of use to A3/A5 (hot food take-away) including erection of flue to rear .

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Vicki Killeen on 020 7527 2794 by April 17th.

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area for 109, Sotheby Road, Islington, London, N5 2UT. For the reinstatement (uncovering) of the original ornate boundary wall and lowering of the raised inspection chamber to the level of the rest of the basement lightwell.

The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here. The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).

As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Roger Allan on 020 7527 2166 by April 17th

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area for 16, Herrick Road, Islington,

London,

N5 2JX. Conversion to provide a one bedroom flat on the lower ground floor and a three bedroom maisonette on the upper ground and first floor.  The planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here.

The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm). As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Robert Armsby on 020 7527 2151 by April 15th

The Department for Communities and Local Government is considering an appeal against this Council’s decision to refuse permission (dated 30 July 2007) for the planning application at 1, Old Stable Mews, Islington, London, N5 2LR for a first floor side extension. 

The appeal will be dealt with by written representations, if you wish to submit comments to the Inspector please send three copies of your observations to the following address by 09 April 2008

The Planning Inspectorate Room: 3/15 Eagle Temple Quay House 2 The Square Temple Quay BRISTOL BS1 6PN

It is important that you quote reference: APP/V5570/A/08/2064950/WF

The Council refused to grant planning permission for the following reasons:

Reason: The proposed first floor side extension by reason of its excessive width, height and position at the boundary of the site would be out of scale and character with this and surrounding dwellings and therefore detrimental to visual amenity, contrary to policies D1, D3, D4 and D11 of Islington’s Unitary Development Plan 2002 and the Islington Design Guide 2006.

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area  for 33, Aberdeen Park, Islington, London, N5 2AR for a rear glazed extension, replacement of existing UPVC windows for timber framed windows. New second floor and dormer window at rear roof section

The  planning application can be viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here.

.The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm). As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Vicki Killeen on 020 7527 2794 by April 3rd.

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area - Highbury East Ward7, Fergus Road, Islington, London, N5 1JS - Loft Conversion.  The planning application which can viewed on the Council’s website by clicking here.

The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm). As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. Comments to Sandra Chivero (0207 527 7097) by 16-Apr-2008

Notification about a Full Planning Application in East Area - Highbury East Ward

14, Aberdeen Park, Islington, Islington, London, N5 2BN

Erection of a new bin store and shed.

The above planning application which can be viewed on the Council’s website by selecting clicking here clicking here

The application can also be seen at Contact Islington (open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm).  As you know the Council has a limited time to consider the application. All  comments should be submitted by 16-Apr-2008

To discuss the application call Edward Hands 020 7527 2359