Planning appeal decision
5 Westbury Road, London, N11 2DB
Planning appeal 3285197 at 5 Westbury Road, London, N11 2DB (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 28 April 2022 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking, noise & disturbance and outlook.
a terrace on rear flat roof with balustrade to serve 1st floor flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allen M
- Postcode
- N11 2DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking, noise & disturbance and outlook
- The character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers resulting from increased overlooking, particularly into the bedroom window of the adjoining property at 7 Westbury Road, which could not be adequately mitigated by the proposed balustrade.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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