8 Windward Close, Enfield, London, EN3 6TJ

Planning appeal 6004830 at 8 Windward Close, Enfield, London, EN3 6TJ (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 26 May 2026 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area.

conversion of a single dwelling house into two self-contained houses (1 × 4-bed, 1 × 3-bed), involving a two-storey side extension, with vehicular access, associated hardstanding for parking, and provision for bicycle and refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Storey P
Postcode: EN3 6TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the width and massing of the development, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefit of one additional dwelling when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The modest benefit of one additional dwelling and efficient use of land was outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits under paragraph 11.d) of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy D4Policy CP30Policy DMD6Policy DMD8Policy DMD14Policy DMD37
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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