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Dismissed17 December 20253373101

38 Turkey Street, Enfield, EN3 5TP

Planning appeal 3373101 at 38 Turkey Street, Enfield, EN3 5TP (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 17 December 2025 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the local area.

Conversion of use from C3 (dwelling house) to 6-bedroom 6-person HMO – House in multiple occupation (C4) with single-storey ground floor extension, first-floor side extension and roof extension, with condition varied to permit up to 9 occupants

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
EN3 5TP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character of the local area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of internal occupants
  • Whether or not there would be a highway and pedestrian safety issue

What decided it

The proposal would adversely impact the residential character of the local area through increased noise and disturbance from nine occupants, and the necessary parking, cycle and waste facilities had not been acceptably demonstrated to safeguard highway and pedestrian safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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