Langham Close, London, N15 3LD

Planning appeal 3325423 at Langham Close, London, N15 3LD (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area having regard to nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets.

to add two additional floors to house 9 residential C3 units, including the provision of new cycle and bin stores provision, and the landscaping of the communal grounds

Authority: London Borough of Haringey
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: English D
Postcode: N15 3LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area having regard to nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets
the living conditions of the occupiers of 207 to 213 (inclusive) Langham Road and 7 to 15 (inclusive) Crescent Road in respect of outlook and overshadowing

What decided it

The undue harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the setting of designated and non-designated heritage assets, which was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4 London PlanPolicy HC1 London PlanPolicy HC3 London PlanPolicy DM1 DPDPolicy DM6 DPDPolicy DM9 DPDPolicy DM12 DPDPolicy SP11 LPPolicy SP12 LP
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 209

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