Planning appeal decision
Social Club, 147 High Street, Enfield, EN3 4EB
Planning appeal 3285471 at Social Club, 147 High Street, Enfield, EN3 4EB (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 1 July 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development proposed on the loss of an area designated as Local Open Space.
Alterations to rear/side wall and roof involving installation of sliding doors and roof covering for open seating area, installation of window to rear elevation at ground floor level and repositioning of front entrance door
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- EN3 4EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development proposed on the loss of an area designated as Local Open Space
- The effects of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to the surrounding area and setting of Ponders End Park as a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The development would enhance the character and appearance of the area and the setting of Ponders End Park through the introduction of a lightweight glazed feature that brings active frontage and vitality while respecting the historic context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMD71Policy G4Policy 34Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy CP30Policy CP31Policy DMD25Policy DMD37Policy DMD39Policy DMD44
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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