22 Beechdale, LONDON, N21 3QG

Retrospective change of use from a single dwellinghouse to use as two flats

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Han U

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the balance of family sized housing within the Borough
the effect of the development on the living conditions of its occupiers with regard to private outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The development results in the net loss of family-sized housing contrary to Policy DMD5 and the development plan's strategic objective to increase the supply of larger units, and this harm outweighs the limited benefit of one additional dwelling.

Plan policies cited: Policy DMD5, Policy CP5, Policy H2, Policy D6, Policy DMD9, Policy DMD6, Policy DMD8, Policy DMD37

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