®Planning appeal decision
18 Walters Road, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4RH
Planning appeal 3343422 at 18 Walters Road, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4RH (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 14 November 2024 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of detached outbuilding to rear of garden of 18 Walters Road. Thence in place a proposed 2 bedroom bungalow with dormer, entrance from Sedcote Road. Site sub divided
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Astley-Serougi B
- Postcode
- EN3 4RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for any future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regard to the provision of internal space
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous roof design and dormers, combined with inadequate internal living conditions, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefit of delivering one additional housing unit in a borough below its housing delivery target.
The significant adverse impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the inadequate living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of making use of underutilised land and delivering an additional housing unit in a borough falling below its housing delivery target.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 London Plan 2021Policy D6 London Plan 2021Policy CP30 Enfield Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy DMD6 Enfield Development Management Document 2014Policy DMD8 Enfield Development Management Document 2014Policy DMD13 Enfield Development Management Document 2014Policy DMD37 Enfield Development Management Document 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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