Planning appeal decision
134 Lakenheath, London, N14 4RX
Planning appeal 3277178 at 134 Lakenheath, London, N14 4RX (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
described in the application form as a “first floor side extension with gable end and loft conversion incorporating rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- N14 4RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed alterations would restore symmetry to the asymmetrical existing roof and the rear dormer would not be awkward or unsatisfactory in its context, particularly given that similar dormers are commonplace on traditional residential buildings and can often be constructed as permitted development.
The limited contribution to residential accommodation in a sustainable urban location weighed in favour of the appeal, and the scheme was not in conflict with the Development Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CP30Development Management Document Policy DMD6Development Management Document Policy DMD8Development Management Document Policy DMD11Development Management Document Policy DMD13Development Management Document Policy DMD14Development Management Document Policy 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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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