Planning appeal decision
70 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, London, N8 7EE
Planning appeal 3335135 at 70 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, London, N8 7EE (London Borough of Haringey) was allowed on 31 July 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of enhancing on-street parking capacity in the area.
Demolition of existing single storey garage and erection of a 3-storey infill development with a rear dormer, 2 front roof-lights and a rear roof terrace, to form a new self-contained 2-bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- N8 7EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of enhancing on-street parking capacity in the area
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of enhancing the appearance of the public realm
What decided it
The parking occupancy survey evidence demonstrated sufficient on-street parking availability without the additional bay, and the development plan policies do not require new residential development to contribute to on-street parking provision, making the condition unreasonable and unnecessary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3Policy DM32Policy SP7
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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