126 Fore Street, Enfield , Edmonton, N18 2XA

Planning appeal 3309837 at 126 Fore Street, Enfield , Edmonton, N18 2XA (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 7 July 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the property and area.

the proposed extension of commercial floorspace on ground floor and creation on 1no. additional residential unit above

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: N18 2XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the property and area
The living conditions of future occupiers with regard to outlook, privacy, and provision of external amenity space

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the property and area, including the setting of the Fore Street Conservation Area, and would provide inadequate external amenity space and outlook for future residents, which together are not outweighed by the identified benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy CP4 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010Policy DMD6 of the Improving Enfield Development Management Document 2014Policy DMD8 of the Improving Enfield Development Management Document 2014Policy DMD13 of the Improving Enfield Development Management Document 2014Policy DM9 of the DPDPolicy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021

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