Planning appeal decision
45 Melbourne Way, Enfield, EN1 1XG
Planning appeal 3318108 at 45 Melbourne Way, Enfield, EN1 1XG (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 6 September 2023 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions for the neighbouring occupiers of Nos 43 and 47 Melbourne Way, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight.
without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a partially enclosed canopy (outlined in blue on the attached plan for identification purposes) to the rear of the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- EN1 1XG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions for the neighbouring occupiers of Nos 43 and 47 Melbourne Way, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The canopy extension creates unacceptable loss of outlook and potential loss of daylight and sunlight to the neighbouring occupiers of No 43 Melbourne Way, contrary to development plan policy and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMD 8Policy DMD 11Policy DMD 37Policy CP30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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