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Notice upheld2 June 20253318333

78 Picketts Lock Lane, London, N9 0AX

Planning appeal 3318333 at 78 Picketts Lock Lane, London, N9 0AX (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 2 June 2025 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a rear canopy (outlined in blue on the attached plan for identification purposes)1 to the rear of the premises

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
N9 0AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The canopy is inappropriate in its context, failing to respond to the site's context in terms of layout, scale and appearance, and using materials inconsistent with the distinctiveness of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 30Policy DMD 11Policy DMD 37

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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