74 Poynter Road, Enfield, EN1 1DL

Planning appeal 3267183 at 74 Poynter Road, Enfield, EN1 1DL (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 6 August 2021 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the implications of the proposal for the achievement of balanced communities, with particular regard to its potential effect on the character of the area.

Conversion of dwellinghouse into two self-contained residential units (1x studio and 1x3 bed) including rear dormer extension, 2x rooflights on front roof slope and cycle parking provision

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Plenty B
Postcode: EN1 1DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the implications of the proposal for the achievement of balanced communities, with particular regard to its potential effect on the character of the area
whether the proposed change of use would provide an acceptable living condition for future occupiers with particular reference to the provision of internal space

What decided it

The proposal would result in an unacceptable over-concentration of subdivided properties contrary to Policy DMD5, causing harm to the character of the area and undermining balanced communities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP5 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy CP4 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy DMD5 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014)Policy DMD6 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014)Policy DMD8 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014)Policy DMD37 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014)Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D6 of The London Plan (2021)

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