34 Somerset Road, LONDON, N18 1HG

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Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the residents at 32 Somerset Road with particular regard to outlook and light
whether any material considerations outweigh any conflict with the development plan

What decided it

The fallback position under permitted development rights, which would result in substantially similar harm, justified allowing the appeal notwithstanding the development plan conflict.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP30 of the Enfield Core Strategy (2010), Policy DMD8 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014), Policy DMD13 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014), Policy DMD37 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014), Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)

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