34 Montagu Gardens, London, N18 2EZ

Planning appeal 3268803 at 34 Montagu Gardens, London, N18 2EZ (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 20 July 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

sub-division of site and erection of an end-of-terrace 1 bed 2-storey dwelling house with associated parking and crossover works

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bowyer J
Postcode: N18 2EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposal would make satisfactory provision for drainage and provide a suitable location for housing with particular regard to flood risk
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 43 Montagu Crescent with particular regard to light, outlook and privacy

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous scale, form and siting of the dwelling, combined with the failure to demonstrate satisfactory provision for drainage and compliance with the flood risk exception test.

the benefits of providing an additional dwelling and contributing to housing supply were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and the failure to demonstrate satisfactory drainage and flood risk management

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Policy 4Core Policy 5Core Policy 6Core Policy 21Core Policy 28Core Policy 29Core Policy 30Policy DMD 3Policy DMD 6Policy DMD 7Policy DMD 8Policy DMD 10Policy DMD 13Policy DMD 14Policy DMD 37Policy DMD 60Policy DMD 61Policy DMD 62Policy D4Policy D6Policy SI 12Policy SI 13

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