Planning appeal decision
133 Lancaster Road, Enfield, EN2 0JN
Planning appeal 3333260 at 133 Lancaster Road, Enfield, EN2 0JN (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 3 September 2024 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
Retrospective application for raise of floor level at the front and the erection of canopy to serve as front esplanade
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- EN2 0JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The canopy's substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, by virtue of its size, height, bulk and prominent position projecting beyond the established building line, outweighs the economic benefits it provides.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 30 of The Enfield Core Strategy (2010)Policy DMD37 of Improving Enfield: Development Management Document (2014)Policy DMD6 of the DMDPolicy D4 of the London Plan
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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