Planning appeal decision
137 Turnpike Lane, Wood Green, London, N8 0DU
Planning appeal 3347165 at 137 Turnpike Lane, Wood Green, London, N8 0DU (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on trees.
redevelopment of existing rear storage yard to create new two-storey unit, for storage use with ancillary office space
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- N8 0DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on trees
- the living conditions of the occupants of 3 – 7 Sydney Road with regards to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the outlook from the rear garden of 3 Sydney Road, conflicting with development plan policies, which was not outweighed by the limited social and economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP11Policy SP13Policy DM1Policy DM7Policy G7Policy D6
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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