®Planning appeal decision
Clock Parade, London Road, Enfield, EN2 6JG
Planning appeal 3309605 at Clock Parade, London Road, Enfield, EN2 6JG (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 2 October 2023 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether satisfactory accommodation would be provided for future occupiers of the scheme, with particular regard to outlook, ventilation and the outdoor play area.
the redevelopment of site including part demolition and rebuild to create a four-storey building and a part five/part two storey building to comprise 41 net additional residential units with commercial floorspace at ground floor level, an enlarged basement car park, associated refuse and cycle storage and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Johnson W
- Postcode
- EN2 6JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether satisfactory accommodation would be provided for future occupiers of the scheme, with particular regard to outlook, ventilation and the outdoor play area
- the need for and provision of affordable housing, having regard to the financial viability of the development
- the effect of the proposed development, with regard to flood risk and surface water drainage
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would be acceptable in terms of its transport and highways impacts, with particular regard to vehicular parking
What decided it
The cumulative harm from inadequate play space provision, failure to contribute to affordable housing despite apparent viability margin, and unresolved flood risk concerns outweighed the housing supply benefits and presumption in favour of sustainable development.
The social benefits of housing supply contribution and economic benefits during construction did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the harm created by inadequate play area provision, no affordable housing contribution, and unresolved drainage and flood risk concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy S4London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy H4London Plan Policy H5London Plan Policy H6London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy T6.1London Plan Policy SI 12London Plan Policy SI 13Enfield Core Strategy Policy CP4Enfield Core Strategy Policy CP3Enfield Core Strategy Policy CP21Enfield Core Strategy Policy CP28Enfield Core Strategy Policy CP30Enfield Core Strategy Policy CP24Enfield Development Management Document Policy DM8Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD1Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD 61Enfield Development Management Document Policy DM8Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD 37Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD45Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD47
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 34Paragraph 57Paragraph 58
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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