25/03725/FUL
7 Keswick Drive Enfield EN3 6NZ
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class Sui Generis (HMO-house in multiple occupation) for 8 people including extension of roof to side to form gable, rear dormer and front roof lights.
The proposed development, by reason of its detailed design, bulk, and siting, including the overly large rear dormer, would appear visually intrusive, incongruous, and out of keeping with the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area. In addition, the use of the property as a large HMO accommodating up to eight occupants would significantly intensify activity compared to a single-family dwelling, resulting in increased comings and goings, noise, and disturbance that would harm the established residential character of this densely built-up locality. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies D3, D4, D5, and D8 of the London Plan (2021), Core Policies CP5 and CP30 of the Enfield Core Strategy (2010), and Policies DMD5, DMD6, DMD8, DMD13, and DMD37 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014).
The development, by virtue of its scale and intensity of occupation, would result in unacceptable levels of noise and general disturbance, harming the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DMD 8 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014) and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). Dated: 14 January 2026 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 edith.leung@enfield.gov.uk. List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice: Title/Number Version TYPE 45-200_Rev1 Drawing 45-300_Rev1 Drawing loft floor plan, not numbered Drawing 45-500_Rev1 Drawing 45-200 Drawing 45-02 Drawing 45-01_Rev1 Drawing 45-03 Drawing 45-100 Drawing 45-201 Drawing 45-01 Drawing 45-500 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