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Allowed10 December 20243350412

54 Fox Lane, Southgate, Middlesex, N13 4AL

Planning appeal 3350412 at 54 Fox Lane, Southgate, Middlesex, N13 4AL (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed replacement timber front windows and front door on the character and appearance of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area.

described on the application form thus: “Front elevation To replace the existing timber windows and doors with Double glazed, energy efficient timber windows and doors. To match as close as possible the existing frames. The rear elevation to replace with Upvc Timber replica windows and door to match the existing as close as possible

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Dale A
Postcode
N13 4AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed replacement timber front windows and front door on the character and appearance of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area

What decided it

The poor condition of the existing windows, combined with the appellant's careful replication of the original design in traditional materials and proportions, means the proposed replacement would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area despite minor technical differences in glazing bar detailing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 30Core Policy 31Policy DMD 37Policy DMD 44London Plan Policy HC1

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