Black Horse Tower, Holbrook House and Churchwood House, 116 Cockfosters Road, London, EN4 0DY

Planning appeal 3272128 at Black Horse Tower, Holbrook House and Churchwood House, 116 Cockfosters Road, London, EN4 0DY (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 8 December 2021 by Inspector Scriven M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the existing buildings, the street scene and the Metropolitan Green Belt.

external alterations to buildings involving removal and replacement of existing facades involving re-cladding and replacement windows and doors

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Scriven M
Postcode: EN4 0DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the existing buildings, the street scene and the Metropolitan Green Belt
Whether the proposed development would effect the significance of the Grade II listed Cockfosters London Regional Transport Station, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Trent Park Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would result in betterment to the character and appearance of the existing buildings and street scene without harming the Green Belt or heritage assets, thereby according with the development plan and Framework policies on design quality and heritage conservation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP30Policy CP33Policy DMD37Policy DMD83Policy CP31Policy DMD44Policy D1Policy D3Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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