Planning appeal decision
1 - 44 Avalon Close, Enfield, EN2 8LR
Planning appeal 3290633 at 1 - 44 Avalon Close, Enfield, EN2 8LR (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 7 September 2022 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the privacy of existing residents on the third floor of 1-44 Avalon Close.
Construction of a part 3rd floor and 4th floor to both existing blocks to provide a total of 8 units (4 on each block) comprising 4 x 2 bed split level units, 2 x 2 bed flats and 2 x 1 bed flats; 8 additional car parking spaces, a bicycle store for 16 bikes plus 2 Sheffield stands and additional bins
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- EN2 8LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the privacy of existing residents on the third floor of 1-44 Avalon Close
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the privacy of existing residents on the third floor caused by the revised communal staircase access arrangements and altered walking routes significantly and demonstrably outweighs the substantial weight given to the delivery of 8 new housing units.
The substantial weight given to the delivery of 8 housing units was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to the living conditions of existing residents in respect of privacy
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London Plan, 2021Policy DMD8 of the Enfield Development Management Document, 2014Policy CP4 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010Policy CP30 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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