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Dismissed20 May 20253357843

1 Sedcote Road, Enfield , EN3 4RQ

Planning appeal 3357843 at 1 Sedcote Road, Enfield , EN3 4RQ (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 20 May 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1b Sedcote Road, in regard to outlook and sunlight.

the construction of a single-storey, one-bedroom dwelling at the land rear of 1 Sedcote Road, Enfield, EN3 4RQ

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gardner L
Postcode
EN3 4RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1b Sedcote Road, in regard to outlook and sunlight

What decided it

The materially harmful impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1b Sedcote Road through loss of outlook and overshadowing, which conflicts with the development plan and cannot be overcome by the proposal's modest benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMD8Policy D3Policy D6Policy DMD11

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