5 Ramscroft Close, London, N9 9JY

Planning appeal 6003971 at 5 Ramscroft Close, London, N9 9JY (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 17 March 2026 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the two-storey side extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 and 3 Little Bury Street, with particular regard to outlook and light.

single-storey rear extension and double storey side extension

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Caines A
Postcode: N9 9JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the two-storey side extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 and 3 Little Bury Street, with particular regard to outlook and light
Whether it has been satisfactorily demonstrated that the development would be safe from flooding and would not increase flood risk elsewhere
The effect of the two-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions at 3 Little Bury Street in terms of outlook and overbearing impact, combined with the failure to demonstrate that the development would be safe from flooding and would not increase flood risk elsewhere.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP4Policy CP30Policy DMD8Policy DMD11Policy DMD14Policy SI12Policy SI13Policy CP21Policy CP28Policy DMD59Policy DMD60Policy DMD61Policy D3Policy D4Policy DMD6Policy DMD37
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 14

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