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Dismissed18 March 20263376442

9 Frederick Crescent, Enfield, EN3 7HH

Planning appeal 3376442 at 9 Frederick Crescent, Enfield, EN3 7HH (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 18 March 2026 by Inspector Murphy S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is suitable for a beauty parlour use, having regard to its location outside of a retail centre.

change of use of rear outbuilding from summer house/ gym to a beauty parlour (Class E)

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Murphy S
Postcode
EN3 7HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the site is suitable for a beauty parlour use, having regard to its location outside of a retail centre
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbours in respect of noise and disturbance, and privacy

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate through a sequential test that no suitable sites are available in or on the edge of the nearby town centre, contrary to Policy DMD25 of the Enfield Development Management Document and paragraph 91 of the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMD25Policy CP13Policy CP17Policy E2Policy T1Policy 30Policy DMD6Policy DMD8Policy DMD12Policy DMD37Policy D4Policy D6Policy CP30Policy CP32Policy DMD68Policy D14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 91Paragraph 135Paragraph 198

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