Planning appeal decision
Rear of 143 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TH
Planning appeal 3279841 at Rear of 143 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TH (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 27 April 2022 by Inspector Pannell G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing garage to create 1 no. bungalow
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pannell G
- Postcode
- EN3 6TH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area
- whether or not adequate arrangements are made for the disposal of surface water from the site
- whether or not the development demonstrates the highest standards of sustainable design and construction
What decided it
The identified adverse impacts on character and appearance, flood risk and sustainable design standards would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing benefits, and the proposal conflicts with the development plan as a whole.
the limited housing benefits of one dwelling were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the identified adverse impacts on character and appearance, flood risk management and sustainable design standards
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP30DMD8DMD37Core Policy 21DMD61DMD49H1D1D3D4SI12SI13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 167
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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