®Planning appeal decision
294A-296 Green Lanes, London, N13 5TW
Planning appeal 3339616 at 294A-296 Green Lanes, London, N13 5TW (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 18 July 2024 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed storage and distribution (B8) unit would be in a suitable location having regard to relevant development plan policies and effects on existing uses in the surrounding area (specifically the Palmers Green District Centre and neighbouring living conditions), effects on the capacity of the local road network, and provision for parking and servicing (including support for sustainable travel modes).
subdivision and change of use of existing retail unit into 3 x retail (A1) and 1 x storage and distribution unit (B8) involving single storey front extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- N13 5TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed storage and distribution (B8) unit would be in a suitable location having regard to relevant development plan policies and effects on existing uses in the surrounding area (specifically the Palmers Green District Centre and neighbouring living conditions), effects on the capacity of the local road network, and provision for parking and servicing (including support for sustainable travel modes)
What decided it
The failure to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed storage and distribution unit would be compatible with existing residential uses in the surrounding area and would not adversely impact neighbouring living conditions, the local road network capacity, or provide adequate parking and servicing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 17Core Policy 24Core Policy 30Core Policy 14Core Policy 15Policy DMD 23Policy DMD 25Policy DMD 37Policy DMD 45Policy DMD 47Policy DMD 65Policy DMD 68Policy DMD 20Policy DMD 21Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.3Policy T6.5Policy T7
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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