87 -97 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5BU

Planning appeal 3339582 at 87 -97 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5BU (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 6 September 2024 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 Crown Lane (Nos 7-17), with particular regard to outlook.

the erection of single storey to form fourth floor to provide 12 dwellings in accordance with Schedule 2, Class AB of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Hobbs J
Postcode: N14 5BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 Crown Lane (Nos 7-17), with particular regard to outlook
whether an acceptable planning obligation has been made to ensure that the proposal would be car-free
whether the proposal would provide acceptable cycle storage

What decided it

The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of occupiers of Nos 7-17 Crown Lane with particular regard to outlook, appearing overbearing despite design mitigation, which was contrary to paragraph 135 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMD10Policy DMD45Policy LP45Policy T5Policy CP25Policy SD8Policy GG2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 114Paragraph 116
Judgments: Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823

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