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Dismissed4 June 20266005145

12 Fox Lane, Southgate, N13 4AH

Planning appeal 6005145 at 12 Fox Lane, Southgate, N13 4AH (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 4 June 2026 by Inspector P Storey, 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area.

single storey side/rear extension involving reposition of ground floor entrance door, cycle and car parking

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
P Storey
Postcode
N13 4AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, as the benefits were not demonstrated to be dependent on the particular form and extent of development proposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC1 of the London Plan March 2021Policy 44 of the Development Management Document (DMD) Adopted November 2014Policy 31 of The Enfield Plan Core Strategy 2010-2025
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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