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Allowed19 October 20233327126

39 Empire Avenue, London, N18 1AY

Planning appeal 3327126 at 39 Empire Avenue, London, N18 1AY (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 19 October 2023 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

first floor rear extension

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Davis J
Postcode
N18 1AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 and 41 Empire Avenue, with particular reference to privacy

What decided it

The shallow depth of the extension and its design reflecting existing local characteristics meant it would not harmfully affect character, appearance, or neighbours' privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D8Policy D6Policy CP30Policy CP4Policy DMD11Policy DMD6Policy DMD8Policy DMD10Policy DMD37Policy D4Policy D5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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