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Dismissed11 June 20253356890

Land at Newsholme Drive, London, N21 1SQ

Planning appeal 3356890 at Land at Newsholme Drive, London, N21 1SQ (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Highlands Conservation Area (the CA), including the effect on trees.

planning application for the creation of a high-power mini hub for electric vehicle charging, with associated equipment and signage

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hunter A
Postcode
N21 1SQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Highlands Conservation Area (the CA), including the effect on trees
  • highway safety
  • surface water drainage

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Highlands Conservation Area, assessed as less than substantial but nonetheless significant, was not outweighed by the public benefits of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G7Policy HC1Policy DMD44Policy DMD80Policy 31Policy DMD46Policy DMD47Policy T5Policy T6Policy T7Policy CP24Policy CP25Policy CP30Policy DMD61Policy CP21Policy SI 13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 115Paragraph 57Paragraph 215

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