Planning application · Enfield
25/04041/FUL.
1-12 Chaffinch Close London N9 8UG
Full / Other Planning at 1-12 Chaffinch Close London N9 8UG, received 24 Nov 2025 — refused on 19 Mar 2026 (delegated, Michael Kotoh-Mortty).
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Refused
Outcome
19 Mar 2026
16 wks
Decision time
8 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
18
Documents
18 linked
1
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?
Erection of a bin and two bicycle stores.
Reference
25/04041/FUL
Type
Full
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N9 8UG
Ward
Council
Received
24 Nov 2025
Validated
16 Jan 2026
Target date
13 Mar 2026
Decision date
19 Mar 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
25/04041/FUL
Type
Full
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N9 8UG
Ward
Council
Received
24 Nov 2025
Validated
16 Jan 2026
Target date
13 Mar 2026
Decision date
19 Mar 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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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 19 Mar 2026, delegated decision by Michael Kotoh-Mortty — 16 weeks from submission (8 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
24 Nov 2025
Application received
16 Jan 2026
Application validated
13 Mar 2026
Statutory target date
19 Mar 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Michael Kotoh-Mortty
24 Nov 2025
Application received
16 Jan 2026
Application validated
13 Mar 2026
Statutory target date
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19 Mar 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Michael Kotoh-Mortty
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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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
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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
Policies cited
DMD7DMD37DMD81D3NPPF
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
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.