25/00552/FUL

The development results in the unacceptable intensification of the use of the site, and the flats by reason of their substandard Gross Internal Area, insufficient provision of private amenity space, inadequately sized bedrooms; poor quality, lack of shared living space; privacy, outlook, natural light, ventilation and storage fails to provide an acceptable standard of living conditions for the occupiers of the development. The proposal is contrary to Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024; policy D6 of The London Plan 2021; Policy 4 of the Core Strategy 2010 and Policies DMD 5 and 8 of the Development Management Document 2014.

The development, by reason of the substantially increased number of occupants, would result in an over intensive use of the building which would give rise to additional noise, disturbance and activity at unsociable hours, more rubbish to be collected, that would detract from the character of the surrounding area, and from the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024; Policies D6 and D14 of the London Plan 2021; Policies CP30 and CP32 of the Core Strategy 2010 and policies DMD5, DMD6, DMD8, DMD37 and DMD68 of the Development Management Document 2014.

The 9 flats are reliant upon an unauthorised second floor rear addition to the property and by reason of its siting, size, bulk, and design results in an overly dominant and discordant addition that fails to satisfactorily align and relate to the existing building and results in the unacceptable infilling of gaps between outriggers which detracts from the character and appearance of this property and the uniformity of this row of terraced properties to the detriment of the visual amenities of the street scene and the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024; Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021; Core Policy 30 of the Council's Core Strategy and policies DMD8, DMD13, and DMD 37 of the Council's Development Management Document 2014.

In the absence of a lawful second floor addition to No.137 there is no guarantee that this would remain in perpetuity and as such the unauthorised second floor rear additions to No.135 by reason of its siting, excessive depth and height along the common boundary would have an overbearing impact on the amenity of the adjoining occupiers of this property in terms of sense of enclosure, loss of outlook and light. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024; Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), CP30 of the Core Strategy (2010) and Policies DMD8, DMD11 and DMD37 of the Development Management Document 2014.

The development fails to provide dedicated storage space which could be used for waste management within the confines of the building and no dedicated external storage area for refuse. The proposal would therefore fail to support adequate waste management and the intensification of the use of the site would likely give rise to waste on the adjacent highway to the detriment to the neighbouring environment. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 12 of the NPPF (2024), policy D3 of the London Plan 2021; Policies CP4and CP30 of the Council's Core Strategy Policies DMD47 and DMD57 of the Development Management Document and the Council's Waste and Recycling Storage Planning Guidance.

The development, in the absence of adequate cycle storage, fails to provide secure, convenient and adequate facilities for all types of bicycles for future occupiers and is contrary to the aims of the London Plan which aim to promote the use of sustainable modes of transport, reduce car use, promote active modes of transportation and public transport use. The proposal is therefore contrary to Sections 2 and 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024); Policies T5 and T6 of the London Plan 2024; Policy CP25 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010, Policies DMD45 and DMD47 of the Enfield Development Management Document 2014. Dated: 28 April 2025 Authorised on behalf of: Karen Page Head of Planning and Building Control Housing, Regeneration and Development Department Enfield Council PO Box 53, Civic Centre Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3XE If you have any questions about this decision, please contact the planning officer andrew.parker@enfield.gov.uk. List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice: Title/Number Version TYPE P201 Pre-Existing section Drawing P302 Pre Existing Elevation Drawing P303 Existing Elevation Drawing P101 Pre existing Layout First Floor Drawing P104 Roof Plan Drawing Flood risk Assessment Supporting Information Highway Impact Assessment Supporting Information P301 Pre Existing Elevation Drawing P104 Existing Layout Ground Floor Plan Drawing P304 Existing Side Eleveation Drawing 102 Pre existing Layout Second Floor Drawing Location Plan Drawing P099 Existing Block Plan Drawing Fire Statement Supporting Information Energy Statement Supporting Information Planning Statement Supporting Information P107 Existing Layout Drawing P106 Existing Layout Seconf Floor Drawing P104 Pre-existing Layout Roof Drawing P105 Eisting Layout First Floor Drawing P202 Existing Sections A-A Drawing P301 Pre existing Elevations Drawing P100 Pre- existing Layout Ground Floor Plan Drawing Additional Information APPEAL GUIDANCE: Should you (an applicant or agent) feel aggrieved by the decision of the Council to either refuse permission or to grant permission subject to conditions, you can