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Dismissed8 December 20253373884

64 Nightingale Road, London, N9 8PU

Planning appeal 3373884 at 64 Nightingale Road, London, N9 8PU (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupant of Bedroom 2 by way of outlook, privacy and ventilation.

Change of use from a Class C3 (dwelling house) to a Class C4 (HMO - house in multiple occupation) (RETROSPECTIVE)

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
N9 8PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupant of Bedroom 2 by way of outlook, privacy and ventilation

What decided it

The lack of adequate outlook, privacy, natural light and ventilation for the occupant of Bedroom 2 would result in unacceptable living conditions contrary to Section 12 of the NPPF and local development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy CP30 of the Enfield Core Strategy (2010)Policy DMD5 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014)Policy DMD8 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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