Planning appeal decision
33 Russell Road, Enfield, EN1 4TN
Planning appeal 3330608 at 33 Russell Road, Enfield, EN1 4TN (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 1 December 2023 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 in the Forty Hill Conservation Area.
described in the application form as follows: “proposed demolition of existing ground floor front extension, construction of two-storey front extension, loft conversion, floor plan redesign and all associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- EN1 4TN
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 in the Forty Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed two storey front extension would not cause undue harm to the host building and would preserve the character and appearance of the Forty Hill Conservation Area, particularly given the building's already compromised original design through previous alterations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 31Core Policy 30Policy DMD44
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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