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Dismissed6 July 20223281927

344 Bury Street West, London, N9 9LA

Planning appeal 3281927 at 344 Bury Street West, London, N9 9LA (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would affect the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including trees within the site.

addition of two storeys to the existing property for the creation of two additional residential units

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
N9 9LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would affect the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including trees within the site
  • Whether the proposed development would affect the living conditions of the occupants of 346 Bury Street West in relation to both daylight and sunlight, and outlook
  • Whether the proposed development would provide adequate drainage

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the excessive bulk, scale and design of the proposed three-storey extension, which would be entirely out of character with the predominantly two-storey traditional suburban residential area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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