5 Beechdale, London, N21 3QE

Planning appeal 3280144 at 5 Beechdale, London, N21 3QE (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 30 November 2021 by Inspector Long M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

a hip-to-gable loft conversion with main dormer, floor plan redesign and all associated works

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Long M
Postcode: N21 3QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed hip-to-gable conversion would result in significant unbalancing of the established mirrored roof form of the semi-detached pair and would appear incongruous within the Beechdale streetscene, constituting unacceptable incremental change that harms the character and appearance of the area.

The private benefit of additional living accommodation to the appellant's family was outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of the area and conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GG2 of The London PlanPolicy D1 of The London PlanPolicy D3 of The London PlanPolicy CP30 of The Enfield Plan Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy DMD13 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD6 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD8 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD37 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy D8 of The London Plan

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