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Notice varied and upheld19 December 20233306480

Rakkas Restaurant, 365 - 369 Green Lanes, LONDON, N4 1DY

1. The alleged unauthorised erection of a single storey rear extension with a retractable roof, 2. The alleged unauthorised use of the premises as a mixed use restaurant/shisha lounge (sui generis), and 3. The alleged unauthorised installation of 12 canopies at first and second floor levels on the front elevation of the building

Authority
London Borough of Haringey
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Jones D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice are excessive and lesser steps could overcome the breach of planning control (ground f)
  • Whether the time given to comply with the notice is too short (ground g)

What decided it

The compliance period of nine months strikes the appropriate balance between the public interest in securing expeditious compliance and the private interest in the development, being reasonable given the significant works required.

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