Planning appeal decision
124 Old Park Ridings, London, N21 2EP
Planning appeal 3275065 at 124 Old Park Ridings, London, N21 2EP (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 17 January 2022 by Inspector J Whitfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Unauthorised erection of an external lift shaft on the roof of the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- J Whitfield
- Postcode
- N21 2EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The external lift shaft is not significantly visible within the street scene and does not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP30Policy DMD6Policy DMD8Policy DMD13Policy DMD37
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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