Planning appeal decision
369 Firs Lane, London, N13 5LX
Planning appeal 3268051 at 369 Firs Lane, London, N13 5LX (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 8 July 2021 by Inspector Rogers B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the side extension to the property has been in continuous use as a self-contained flat for more than 4 years prior to the date of application, such that the use is lawful under section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
use of side of property as 1 self-contained flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers B
- Postcode
- N13 5LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the side extension to the property has been in continuous use as a self-contained flat for more than 4 years prior to the date of application, such that the use is lawful under section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
What decided it
The appellant's documentary evidence of tenancy agreements, rental payments and supporting affidavits, unchallenged by the Council, was sufficient to establish continuous occupation for more than 4 years on the balance of probability.
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