95 Vera Avenue, London, N21 1RN

Planning appeal 3316854 at 95 Vera Avenue, London, N21 1RN (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 28 June 2023 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area.

the construction of two storey rear and side extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion including rear window dormer and side and rear Velux rooflights

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Deane G
Postcode: N21 1RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 93 and 97 Vera Avenue with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The proposed side and rear extensions would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the local area by visually dominating the rear and side façades and overwhelming the traditional style and proportions of the existing house.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4 of The London PlanPolicy D8 of The London PlanCore Policy 30 of the Enfield Local Plan Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy DMD 6 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 8 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 11 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 13 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 14 of the Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 37 of the Development Management Document

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