131A Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 6NN

change of use from B1a warehouse/storage to C3 residential. Demolition of existing warehouse and construction of 2x2 bed flats including loft with rear dormer

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: McDonagh C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties
Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions to future occupiers
Whether the proposal includes suitable arrangements for bicycle parking and refuse storage/collection
The effect of the proposal on flood risk and drainage
Whether the proposal includes adequate sustainable construction measures

What decided it

The proposal would harm the living conditions of occupiers of adjacent properties through loss of outlook and daylight/sunlight, and would fail to provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, contrary to development plan policies.

Framework references: 130, 167

Plan policies cited: DMD8, DMD9, DMD10, DMD37, DMD45, DMD49, DMD51, DMD59, DMD60, DMD61, DMD62, CP4, CP20, CP24, CP28, CP30, D3, D4, D6, SI2, SI7, SI8, SI13, T5

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