Planning appeal decision
148 South Lodge Drive, London, N14 4XL
Planning appeal 3270589 at 148 South Lodge Drive, London, N14 4XL (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 18 October 2022 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the additional storey upon the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
Prior approval for the erection of a 2nd floor extension to accommodate additional habitable rooms for existing single family dwelling extension to a height of 2.4m (overall maximum building height 11.7m)
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- N14 4XL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the additional storey upon the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
- the effect of the additional storey upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 150 South Lodge Drive in respect of light
What decided it
The additional storey would significantly harm the external appearance and character of the dwellinghouse and street scene by creating a dominant and obtrusive feature that disrupts the symmetry of the semi-detached pair and surrounding two-storey dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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