5 Topsfield Parade,, Tottenham Lane, London, N8 8PR

Planning appeal 3318391 at 5 Topsfield Parade,, Tottenham Lane, London, N8 8PR (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 19 December 2024 by Inspector Curnow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Crouch End Conservation Area.

Without planning permission, the installation of PVCu windows to the front elevation of the property at first, second and third floor level

Authority: London Borough of Haringey
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Curnow R
Postcode: N8 8PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Crouch End Conservation Area

What decided it

The PVCu windows are incongruous features that cause harm to the Crouch End Conservation Area and fail to preserve or enhance its character and appearance, and this harm is not outweighed by the energy efficiency benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP12 of the Haringey's Local Plan Strategic Policies 2017Policy DM9 of the Development Management Development Plan Document 2017Policy SP11 of the Haringey's Local Plan Strategic Policies 2017Policy DM1 of the Development Management Development Plan Document 2017

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