Planning appeal decision
5 St Georges Road, London, N13 4AT
Planning appeal 3300019 at 5 St Georges Road, London, N13 4AT (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the outbuilding and the surrounding locality.
a pergola to provide screening and covering to the existing outbuilding patio
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- N13 4AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the outbuilding and the surrounding locality
What decided it
The pergola would be subservient in size, positioning and siting, presenting an appropriate architectural approach that would not cause detriment to the character and appearance of the outbuilding or surrounding locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP30Policy DMD8Policy DMD37Policy DMD12
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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