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Dismissed9 June 20253360250

52 Sweet Briar Grove , Enfield, Edmonton, London, N9 9LT

Planning appeal 3360250 at 52 Sweet Briar Grove , Enfield, Edmonton, London, N9 9LT (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 9 June 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal property can accommodate the proposed change of use from a dwelling to an HMO as proposed.

the planning application of retrospective application from C3 to C4 HMO and the use outbuilding as a bedroom”

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hunter A
Postcode
N9 9LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal property can accommodate the proposed change of use from a dwelling to an HMO as proposed
  • Whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to the kitchen and dining space

What decided it

The inability to establish that the dormer extension and detached outbuilding are lawful and can be relied upon to accommodate the proposed HMO change of use, creating conflict with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D6Enfield Core Strategy Policy 4Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD5Enfield Development Management Document Policy DMD8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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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