109 Leighton Rd, Enfield, London, EN1 1XW

Planning appeal 3371697 at 109 Leighton Rd, Enfield, London, EN1 1XW (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 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 regards to private amenity space provision, privacy and internal space standards.

the conversion into 2 flats including ground floor and first floor part rear extension

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: EN1 1XW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regards to private amenity space provision, privacy and internal space standards
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, having regard to parking provision
the effect of the proposed development on flood risk

What decided it

The proposal failed on three independent grounds: inadequate living conditions for future occupants (amenity space, privacy, bedroom standards), insufficient parking provision affecting highway safety, and unaddressed flood risk.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMD 6DMD 8DMD 9DMD 37DMD 45DMD 46DMD 47DMD 48DMD 59DMD 60DMD 61DMD 62Core Policy 21Core Policy 24Core Policy 25Core Policy 28Core Policy 30Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy T6Policy T7Policy SI 12Policy SI 13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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