Planning appeal decision
44 and 44A The Chine, London, N21 2ED
Planning appeal 3324748 at 44 and 44A The Chine, London, N21 2ED (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 6 February 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Grange Park Conservation Area, with particular regard to trees.
Works for 2 No vehicle crossover and dropped kerbs at 44 & 44A The Chine with Marshalls Grassguard Drive / Permeable Grid to provide standing area for electric vehicle charging overnight
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- N21 2ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Grange Park Conservation Area, with particular regard to trees
What decided it
The likely damage to and loss of the mature street tree, which is a key contributor to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, cannot be justified by the moderate environmental benefits of the EV charging proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMD 46
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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