®Planning appeal decision
57 Swan Way, Enfield, EN3 7HZ
Planning appeal 3366272 at 57 Swan Way, Enfield, EN3 7HZ (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 9 September 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to communal living space, amenity space provision, outlook and privacy.
a part single-storey, part two-storey side extension and part single- storey, part two-storey rear extension with changes to rear fenestration, together with the change of use from Class C3 (dwelling house) to use Class C4 (house in multiple occupation) for the use of up to six individual tenants
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- EN3 7HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to communal living space, amenity space provision, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for future occupants with regard to communal living space, amenity space provision, outlook and privacy, thereby complying with the development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 135 on amenity standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 30 of The Enfield Plan Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy DMD 5 of the Enfield Development Management DocumentPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy D6 of the London Plan
- 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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