25/01484/FUL
78 South Street Enfield EN3 4LW
Change of use to a 7-bed HMO - House in multiple occupation (Sui Generis).
The development would result in a cramped layout for the proposed seven occupiers failing to provide a satisfactory shared living space and also bedroom accommodation for the occupier of Bedroom 3, by virtue of the poor outlook and proximity to the communal kitchen and access to the rear garden. The proposal would therefore be detrimental to the living conditions of future occupiers, contrary to guidance in 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 DMD5 and DMD8 of the Development Management Document 2014 and requirements of the London Plan Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance. Dated: 23 July 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 PR-L001 Drawing PR-P001 Drawing PR-P002 Drawing PR-P003 Drawing PR-P004 Drawing EX-L001 Drawing EX-P001 Drawing EX-P002 Drawing EX-P003 Drawing EX-P004 Drawing EX-E001 Drawing EX-E001 Drawing Highway Safety Impact Assessment Supporting Information HMO Management Plan Supporting Information Design and Access Statement Supporting Information Additional Information 1 There is no record of any planning history for the use of the premises as a 6-bedroom HMO, or the outbuildings to the rear. The plans submitted with this application fail to indicate the precise nature of the existing use or indicate its proposed use. In the absence of any certificate of lawfulness or planning permission the use of the premises and the built development could be unlawful. The applicant is therefore advised to submit a certificate of lawfulness to the LPA should it be considered that the development is immune from enforcement action being taken. 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