Rear of 143 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TH

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

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

Framework references: 11, 167

Plan policies cited: CP30, DMD8, DMD37, Core Policy 21, DMD61, DMD49, H1, D1, D3, D4, SI12, SI13

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