Planning application · Enfield
22/03571/FUL.
Full / Other Planning at 22 Firs Lane London N21 3ES, received 19 Oct 2022 — refused on 5 May 2023 (delegated, Josephine Dutton).
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Refused
Outcome
5 May 2023
28 wks
Decision time
20 wks over the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
18
Documents
18 linked
0
Objections
0 in support
Yes
Appeal
Appeal Dismissed
Record from the Enfield planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Sub-division of site and erection of an end-of-terraced 2-storey dwelling house involving associated parking together with single storey rear extension and extension to roof to form gable end to existing property.
Reference
22/03571/FUL
Type
Full
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N21 3ES
Ward
Council
Received
19 Oct 2022
Validated
2 Dec 2022
Target date
27 Jan 2023
Decision date
5 May 2023
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
22/03571/FUL
Type
Full
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N21 3ES
Ward
Council
Received
19 Oct 2022
Validated
2 Dec 2022
Target date
27 Jan 2023
Decision date
5 May 2023
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Enfield portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 5 May 2023, delegated decision by Josephine Dutton — 28 weeks from submission (20 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
19 Oct 2022
Application received
2 Dec 2022
Application validated
27 Jan 2023
Statutory target date
5 May 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · Josephine Dutton
Appeal
Appeal decided · Appeal Dismissed
19 Oct 2022
Application received
2 Dec 2022
Application validated
27 Jan 2023
Statutory target date
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5 May 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · Josephine Dutton
Appeal
Appeal decided · Appeal Dismissed
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The applicant is advised to regularise the unauthorised use of the host property as two self-
contained flats, by submitting an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing
Development/Use. The applicant should provide evidence to demonstrate that the property has been
in use as two flats for more than four years. Alternatively, a retrospective full planning application may
also be submitted.
2
The applicant should note that the unauthorised flat conversion of the host property has been
referred to the Council's Planning Enforcement Team for further investigation and any necessary
action.
3
Statement under Article 35(2) of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management
Procedures) (England) Order 2015 This decision has been taken in accordance with paragraphs 39-42
of The National Planning Policy Framework. The application was not in accordance with the advice
given at the pre-application stage.
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
1
The applicant is advised to regularise the unauthorised use of the host property as two self-
contained flats, by submitting an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing
Development/Use. The applicant should provide evidence to demonstrate that the property has been
in use as two flats for more than four years. Alternatively, a retrospective full planning application may
also be submitted.
2
The applicant should note that the unauthorised flat conversion of the host property has been
referred to the Council's Planning Enforcement Team for further investigation and any necessary
action.
3
Statement under Article 35(2) of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management
Procedures) (England) Order 2015 This decision has been taken in accordance with paragraphs 39-42
of The National Planning Policy Framework. The application was not in accordance with the advice
given at the pre-application stage.
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
Policies cited
National Planning Policy Framework 42NPPF
Appeal
Appeal
Outcome
Appeal decided
Outcome: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal decided
Outcome: Appeal Dismissed
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.