Planning appeal decision
37 Hydethorpe Avenue, London, N9 9RS
Planning appeal 3324059 at 37 Hydethorpe Avenue, London, N9 9RS (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 16 April 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, having regard to on-street parking provision in the area.
the “change of use of the dwelling to a house of multiple occupancy (Sui Generis), loft conversion and addition of a rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- N9 9RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, having regard to on-street parking provision in the area
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for cycle storage
What decided it
The proposed development would generate parking demand in excess of maximum standards with insufficient evidence of on-street parking capacity, thereby causing unacceptable harm to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T2Policy T4Policy T6Policy T6.1Core Policy 24Core Policy 25Policy DMD 45Policy DMD 47Policy DMD 48
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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