Planning application · Enfield
26/01130/FUL.
749 Green Lanes London N21 3SA
Full / Other Planning at 749 Green Lanes London N21 3SA, received 20 Mar 2026 — refused on 26 May 2026 (delegated, Allison Russell).
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Refused
Outcome
26 May 2026
10 wks
Decision time
2 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
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Documents
27 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?
Alterations to existing outbuilding at rear, involving first floor and 2nd floor extension with roof extension to provide 2no. self-contained flats, with cycle and refuse/recycle storage.
Reference
26/01130/FUL
Type
Full
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N21 3SA
Ward
Council
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Target date
26 May 2026
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
26/01130/FUL
Type
Full
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N21 3SA
Ward
Council
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Target date
26 May 2026
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 26 May 2026, delegated decision by Allison Russell — 10 weeks from submission (2 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
20 Mar 2026
Application received
31 Mar 2026
Application validated
26 May 2026
Statutory target date
26 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Allison Russell
20 Mar 2026
Application received
31 Mar 2026
Application validated
26 May 2026
Statutory target date
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26 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Allison Russell
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed development would have a detrimental impact upon the significance of a non-
designated heritage asset contrary to Paragraph 203 of the National Planning Policy Framework. The
harm caused is not outweighed by public benefits and therefore fails to accord with Section 16 of the
National Planning Policy Framework 2024; Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021; Policies 37 and 44 of
the DMD 2014; Policy 31 of the Core Strategy 2010; and Policies DE1, DE4, DE10, and DE15 of the
Enfield New Local Plan 2024.
2
The creation of two residential units abutting and in close proximity to this functioning,
disorderly service road, which is host to a high volume of waste receptacles associated with adjoining
commercial units, would not create an acceptable living environment for future occupants. As such the
proposal is contrary to Policy GG3 of London Plan (2021), Policy CP 30 of Core Strategy (2010),
Policies DMD 8 and DMD 37 of the Development Management Document (2014) and the NPPF
(2024).
3
By virtue of the siting of the proposed extension, some 4.5 metres from the rear of the existing
residential units at 749 Green Lanes, the development would create a sense of enclosure for adjoining
residents, to the detriment of their residential amenity. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy GG3
of London Plan (2021), Policy CP 30 of Core Strategy (2010), Policies DMD 8 and DMD 37 of the
Development Management Document (2014) and the NPPF (2024).
4
The proposed development would overlook the rear gardens of neighbouring properties at
Station Road to such an extent, due to separation distances, that the residential amenity enjoyed of
occupants would be reduced to unacceptable levels. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy GG3
of London Plan (2021), Policy CP 30 of Core Strategy (2010), Policies DMD 8 and DMD 37 of the
Development Management Document (2014) and the NPPF (2024).
Dated: 26 May 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
allison.russell@enfield.gov.uk.
List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice:
Title/Number Version TYPE
Site Location Plan DE(9)900 A Drawing
Proposed Block Plan DP(9)901 Drawing
Proposed Elevations DP(0)050 F Drawing
Proposed Floor Plans DP(0)001 G Drawing
Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan DP(0)002 A Drawing
Existing and Proposed Street Scene DP(0)052 B Drawing
Proposed Cross Section DP(0)070 A Drawing
Sustainable Design Alternatives by Matin Design. Dated 30th Supporting Information
January 2024 Supporting Information
PLANNING STATEMENT by APCAR SMITH PLANNING. Dated Supporting Information
March 2026 Supporting Information
HERITAGE STATEMENT by AAH Consultants dated October Supporting Information
2025 Supporting Information
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT & DRAINAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information
Version: P01, by YOR Drainage. Dated: 24th August 2025 Supporting Information
Transport Note by Local Transport Projects. Dated March 2024
Odour Appraisal by Breezy Winds Ltd. Date 28 July 2025
Noise Impact Assessment by Climate Acoustics. Dated 20
January 2026
Daylight and Sunlight Impact Assessment by Sunlight
Assessments Dated: November 2024
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
1
The proposed development would have a detrimental impact upon the significance of a non-
designated heritage asset contrary to Paragraph 203 of the National Planning Policy Framework. The
harm caused is not outweighed by public benefits and therefore fails to accord with Section 16 of the
National Planning Policy Framework 2024; Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021; Policies 37 and 44 of
the DMD 2014; Policy 31 of the Core Strategy 2010; and Policies DE1, DE4, DE10, and DE15 of the
Enfield New Local Plan 2024.
2
The creation of two residential units abutting and in close proximity to this functioning,
disorderly service road, which is host to a high volume of waste receptacles associated with adjoining
commercial units, would not create an acceptable living environment for future occupants. As such the
proposal is contrary to Policy GG3 of London Plan (2021), Policy CP 30 of Core Strategy (2010),
Policies DMD 8 and DMD 37 of the Development Management Document (2014) and the NPPF
(2024).
3
By virtue of the siting of the proposed extension, some 4.5 metres from the rear of the existing
residential units at 749 Green Lanes, the development would create a sense of enclosure for adjoining
residents, to the detriment of their residential amenity. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy GG3
of London Plan (2021), Policy CP 30 of Core Strategy (2010), Policies DMD 8 and DMD 37 of the
Development Management Document (2014) and the NPPF (2024).
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4
The proposed development would overlook the rear gardens of neighbouring properties at
Station Road to such an extent, due to separation distances, that the residential amenity enjoyed of
occupants would be reduced to unacceptable levels. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy GG3
of London Plan (2021), Policy CP 30 of Core Strategy (2010), Policies DMD 8 and DMD 37 of the
Development Management Document (2014) and the NPPF (2024).
Dated: 26 May 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
allison.russell@enfield.gov.uk.
List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice:
Title/Number Version TYPE
Site Location Plan DE(9)900 A Drawing
Proposed Block Plan DP(9)901 Drawing
Proposed Elevations DP(0)050 F Drawing
Proposed Floor Plans DP(0)001 G Drawing
Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan DP(0)002 A Drawing
Existing and Proposed Street Scene DP(0)052 B Drawing
Proposed Cross Section DP(0)070 A Drawing
Sustainable Design Alternatives by Matin Design. Dated 30th Supporting Information
January 2024 Supporting Information
PLANNING STATEMENT by APCAR SMITH PLANNING. Dated Supporting Information
March 2026 Supporting Information
HERITAGE STATEMENT by AAH Consultants dated October Supporting Information
2025 Supporting Information
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT & DRAINAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information
Version: P01, by YOR Drainage. Dated: 24th August 2025 Supporting Information
Transport Note by Local Transport Projects. Dated March 2024
Odour Appraisal by Breezy Winds Ltd. Date 28 July 2025
Noise Impact Assessment by Climate Acoustics. Dated 20
January 2026
Daylight and Sunlight Impact Assessment by Sunlight
Assessments Dated: November 2024
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
Policies cited
National Planning Policy Framework 16HC1Core Strategy 31DE15NPPFGG3CP30DMD8DMD37
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.