131A Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 6NN

Planning appeal 3304827 at 131A Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 6NN (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 4 May 2023 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: EN2 6NN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMD8DMD9DMD10DMD37DMD45DMD49DMD51DMD59DMD60DMD61DMD62CP4CP20CP24CP28CP30D3D4D6SI2SI7SI8SI13T5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 167

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