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Dismissed20 December 20243347939

Land Rear of 39 London Road , Enfield , EN2 6LX

Planning appeal 3347939 at Land Rear of 39 London Road , Enfield , EN2 6LX (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Clark L, 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Enfield Town Conservation Area.

erection of a block of three self-contained flats

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
EN2 6LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Enfield Town Conservation Area
  • the effect on the living conditions for existing nearby occupants with particular regards to privacy and outlook
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future intended occupiers with particular regards to privacy, outlook, sunlight and daylight, access arrangements, and convenient and accessible facilities for waste management

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset (Enfield Town Conservation Area) combined with multiple failures to provide adequate living conditions for both existing and future occupants outweighed the limited public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy HC1Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4Policy T7Policy CP22Policy CP24Policy CP25Policy CP30Policy CP31Policy DMD6Policy DMD8Policy DMD10Policy DMD30Policy DMD37Policy DMD44Policy DMD45Policy DMD47Policy DMD48
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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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