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Dismissed13 May 20223279271

59 Chestnut Road, Enfield, EN3 6SY

Planning appeal 3279271 at 59 Chestnut Road, Enfield, EN3 6SY (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 13 May 2022 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development provides suitable living conditions for occupants of the dwelling identified as '59A' with particular regard to internal floor space.

‘retrospective conversion of 5 Bedroom House into 1No of 3 Bedroom and 1No of 2 Bedroom Dwelling Houses’

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Russell M
Postcode
EN3 6SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development provides suitable living conditions for occupants of the dwelling identified as '59A' with particular regard to internal floor space
  • Whether the development is or can be made acceptable in terms of energy use having regard to the requirements of the development plan

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that unit 59A provided the minimum internal floor space of 70m² required by the development plan, thereby failing to ensure suitable living conditions for its occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 4Policy DMD 5Policy DMD 8Policy DMD 9Policy CP20Policy DMD 51

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