Planning appeal decision
4 Golf Ride , Enfield, EN2 9DA
Planning appeal 3328191 at 4 Golf Ride , Enfield, EN2 9DA (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 16 April 2024 by Inspector Shrimplin R, 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 its surroundings.
described in the application form as follows: “single- storey rear infill extension, converting a garage into a habitable room, erection of two side dormers, including the alternation of the roof to form a Loft conversion and alterations to the front façade
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- EN2 9DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed side dormers would cause unacceptable harm to the visual amenities of the street scene and surrounding area, conflicting with national and local planning policies on design quality and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D8Enfield Plan Core Strategy Policy 30Improving Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD8Improving Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD13Improving Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD14Improving Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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