Planning application · Enfield
25/03408/HOU.
Householder at 70 The Grove London N13 5JR, received 2 Oct 2025 — refused on 5 Dec 2025 (delegated, Kate Vaggers).
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Refused
Outcome
5 Dec 2025
9 wks
Decision time
1 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
7
Documents
7 linked
0
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
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?
Construction of hard standing in connection with vehicular access.�
Reference
25/03408/HOU
Type
Householder
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N13 5JR
Ward
Council
Received
2 Oct 2025
Validated
13 Oct 2025
Target date
8 Dec 2025
Decision date
5 Dec 2025
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
25/03408/HOU
Type
Householder
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N13 5JR
Ward
Council
Received
2 Oct 2025
Validated
13 Oct 2025
Target date
8 Dec 2025
Decision date
5 Dec 2025
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 Dec 2025, delegated decision by Kate Vaggers — 9 weeks from submission (1 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
2 Oct 2025
Application received
13 Oct 2025
Application validated
8 Dec 2025
Statutory target date
5 Dec 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Kate Vaggers
2 Oct 2025
Application received
13 Oct 2025
Application validated
8 Dec 2025
Statutory target date
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5 Dec 2025
Delegated decision: Refused · Kate Vaggers
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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The proposed vehicular crossover does not demonstrate sufficient separation from the existing
established street tree and would therefore compromise the heath of the street tree and the subsequent
long-term survival of the tree, which would significantly undermine the visual amenity of the surrounding
area. The proposal also does not sufficiently demonstrate that the tree would not cause obstruction
issues thus compromising the visibility of entering and exiting the site safely. The proposal would be
contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Core Strategy (2010) Policy CP30, Development
Management Document (2014) Policies DMD46 and DMD80 and National Planning Policy Framework
(2024).
Dated: 5 December 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
kate.vaggers@enfield.gov.uk.
List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice:
Title/Number Version TYPE
Location Plan Drawing
Block Plan Drawing
70TG DK PP001 A Drawing
70TG DK PP002 C Drawing
70TG DK PP003 A Drawing
70TG DK PP004 A Drawing
70TG DK PP005 C Drawing
Additional Information
APPEAL
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
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The proposed vehicular crossover does not demonstrate sufficient separation from the existing
established street tree and would therefore compromise the heath of the street tree and the subsequent
long-term survival of the tree, which would significantly undermine the visual amenity of the surrounding
area. The proposal also does not sufficiently demonstrate that the tree would not cause obstruction
issues thus compromising the visibility of entering and exiting the site safely. The proposal would be
contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Core Strategy (2010) Policy CP30, Development
Management Document (2014) Policies DMD46 and DMD80 and National Planning Policy Framework
(2024).
Dated: 5 December 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
kate.vaggers@enfield.gov.uk.
List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice:
Title/Number Version TYPE
Location Plan Drawing
Block Plan Drawing
70TG DK PP001 A Drawing
70TG DK PP002 C Drawing
70TG DK PP003 A Drawing
70TG DK PP004 A Drawing
70TG DK PP005 C Drawing
Additional Information
APPEAL
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
D3CP30NPPF
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.