Planning appeal decision
95 Vera Avenue, London, N21 1RN
Planning appeal 3346954 at 95 Vera Avenue, London, N21 1RN (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 20 November 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area.
a part single, part two storey side and rear extension with flank windows, together with rear dormer and side roof light
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- N21 1RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area
What decided it
The presence of similar existing extensions on comparable dwellings nearby, combined with the sympathetic design of the proposed extensions in terms of scale, massing and visual effect, demonstrates that the development would comply with development plan policies requiring high quality design appropriate to the character of the host property and local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan, 2021Policy CP30 of the Enfield Plan Core Strategy 2010-2025, 2010Policy DMD8 of the Council's Development Management Document, 2014Policy DMD13 of the Council's Development Management Document, 2014Policy DMD14 of the Council's Development Management Document, 2014Policy DMD37 of the Council's Development Management Document, 2014
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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