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Dismissed5 April 20233303168

Land Rear of 379 High Street , Enfield, EN3 4DH

Planning appeal 3303168 at Land Rear of 379 High Street , Enfield, EN3 4DH (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 5 April 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings in respect of noise and disturbance.

construction of building for the use of garage and office for construction industry

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
English D
Postcode
EN3 4DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings in respect of noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable noise and disturbance that would result from introducing a commercial construction industry use with regular vehicular movements and loading activities into a quiet residential area, combined with the overly prominent and bulky appearance of the building in a context of small domestic-scale garages.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMD 37Policy DMD 7Policy D4Core Policy 30

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