®Planning appeal decision
Land to the rear of 18, Old Farm Avenue, Southgate, London, N14 5QP
a new build house, basement plus 2 storeys, with basement and single storey studio, with off-street parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burnham T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to outlook, daylight and ventilation
- Whether the proposal would allow for adequate access for emergency/service vehicles
- The effect of the proposal on biodiversity interests at the site
- Whether the proposal has addressed potential flood risks
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The multiple adverse impacts on living conditions (particularly poor outlook and daylight for bedroom 4), emergency vehicle access, and biodiversity, when considered together and afforded significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The adverse impacts on multiple fronts (living conditions, emergency access, biodiversity) were afforded significant weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the economic and social benefits of housing provision, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 174, 7
Plan policies cited: Policy DMD 8, Policy CP 4, Policy DMD 47, Policy CP 36, Policy G6, Policy DMD 59, Policy DMD 60, Policy DMD 61, Policy DMD 62, Policy CP 21, Policy SI 12, Policy SI 13, Policy GG1, Policy GG2, Policy D3, Policy H2, Policy DMD 6, Policy DMD 7, Policy DMD 37, Policy DMD 38, Policy CP2, Policy CP30
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.