Planning appeal decision
61 Derwent Road, Southgate , Enfield, N13 4QA
Planning appeal 3353248 at 61 Derwent Road, Southgate , Enfield, N13 4QA (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Derwent Road street scene and the Lakes Estate Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- N13 4QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Derwent Road street scene and the Lakes Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the paving over of the front garden and loss of boundary enclosure outweighs any potential benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 30Core Policy 31Policy DMD 37Policy DMD 44London Plan Policy HC1
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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