Planning appeal decision
35 Forest Road, Enfield, EN3 6ST
Planning appeal 3334956 at 35 Forest Road, Enfield, EN3 6ST (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 May 2025 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- EN3 6ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions for the occupiers of adjoining properties at Nos 33 and 37 Forest Road with specific regard to daylight/sunlight and outlook
- The living conditions of the proposed occupants, with particular reference to internal space
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and adversely affect the living conditions of adjoining occupiers through overbearing impact and loss of daylight/sunlight, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London PlanCore Policy 30 of the London Borough of Enfield Council Core StrategyPolicy DMD 6 of the Enfield Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 8 of the Enfield Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 11 of the Enfield Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD 37 of the Enfield Development Management DocumentLP Policy D3LP Policy D6ECS Core Policy 4
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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