25/04041/FUL
1-12 Chaffinch Close London N9 8UG
Erection of a bin and two bicycle stores.
The proposed cycle store would introduce a disproportionately long concrete path through the communal rear amenity space to serve a modest four-cycle store, resulting in unnecessary and unjustified loss of soft landscaping and greenery. The proposal fails to demonstrate that the ancillary facilities could be more sensitively integrated within the existing layout, to minimise the loss of greenery and hardstanding. The proposal would be contrary to Policies DMD7, DMD37, DMD81 of the Enfield Development Management Document (2014), Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021) as well as Paragraph 135 of the NPPF (2024). Dated: 19 March 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 michael.kotoh- mortty@enfield.gov.uk. List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice: Title/Number Version TYPE SuDS proforma Supporting Information Exist. Site Plan Drawing Prop. Cycle Store Drawing Prop. Bin Store Drawing Prop. Site Plan Drawing Location Plan Drawing Parking Prov. Details x6 Supporting Information Covering Letter Supporting Information Additional Information 0 To assist applicants, the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and guidance which are available on the Council's website and offers a pre-planning application advice service. The proposal does not comply with policy and officers would therefore encourage applicants to fully consider all relevant planning policy and engage with the department's pre-application service prior to any future submission. Further information on this service can be found on the Council's website: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/planning/planning-pre-application-advice-service 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