Planning appeal decision
196 Seaford Road, London, N15 5DS
Planning appeal 3360088 at 196 Seaford Road, London, N15 5DS (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 23 April 2025 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host property.
installation of front basement stairway and new door in association with enlarged front lightwell
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- N15 5DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host property
What decided it
The metal staircase, balustrade and gate are incongruous additions to the traditional façade that harm the character and appearance of the area and host property, conflicting with design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP11Policy DM1Policy DM12Policy DM18Policy D4Policy D6
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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