Planning application · Enfield
26/01275/FUL.
81B Ordnance Road Enfield EN3 6AG
Full / Other Planning at 81B Ordnance Road Enfield EN3 6AG, received 30 Mar 2026 — refused on 20 May 2026 (delegated, Nicola Bickerstaff).
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Refused
Outcome
20 May 2026
7 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
10
Documents
10 linked
5
Objections
7 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?
Change of use of an existing private car park (Sui Generis) to a MOT Testing Centre (Sui Generis).
Reference
26/01275/FUL
Type
Full
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
EN3 6AG
Ward
Council
Received
30 Mar 2026
Target date
25 May 2026
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
26/01275/FUL
Type
Full
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
EN3 6AG
Ward
Council
Received
30 Mar 2026
Target date
25 May 2026
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 20 May 2026, delegated decision by Nicola Bickerstaff — 7 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
30 Mar 2026
Application received
25 May 2026
Statutory target date
20 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Nicola Bickerstaff
30 Mar 2026
Application received
25 May 2026
Statutory target date
20 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Nicola Bickerstaff
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed change of use of the site from ancillary car parking serving the adjacent MOT
garage to a standalone MOT testing centre (sui generis) is an intensification of use within a
constrained backland site in close proximity to residential properties. The use is incompatible with the
character and function of the surrounding residential environment. The proposal would therefore
represent an inappropriate form of development in this location and contrary to the National Planning
Policy Framework (2024), the London Plan (2021), Core Strategy Policy CP30 and Policy DMD28,
which require development to be appropriate to its context and to ensure compatibility with
surrounding land uses.
2
The proposed development, in the absence of a robust, evidence-based noise assessment or
ventilation details, fails to demonstrate how proposed measures manage and operate to reduce
exposure to noise, fumes and odours, contrary to Policies CP30 and CP32 of the Core Strategy,
Policies DMD6, DMD8 and DMD68 of the Development Management Document, Policy D14 of the
London Plan, and the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3
The proposed development, by reason of the increase in traffic and parking demand likely to be
generated from the provision of the MOT testing station would be detriment of highway safety and free
flow of traffic. This would be contrary to the Policy T4 of the London Plan, DMD47 and DMD48 of the
Development Management Document (2014), and Chapter 9, paragraphs 109, 115, and 116 of the
NPPF, 2024.
Dated: 20 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
nicola.bickerstaff@enfield.gov.uk.
List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice:
Title/Number Version TYPE
SHA-DR-25-05-11-06RevA02 Drawing
SHA-DR-25-05-11-05revA02 Drawing
SHA-DR-25-05-11-07revA02 Drawing
SHA-DR-25-05-11-02revA02 Drawing
Design Access Statement Supporting Information
CIL form Supporting Information
Noise Statement Note Supporting Information
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 change of use of the site from ancillary car parking serving the adjacent MOT
garage to a standalone MOT testing centre (sui generis) is an intensification of use within a
constrained backland site in close proximity to residential properties. The use is incompatible with the
character and function of the surrounding residential environment. The proposal would therefore
represent an inappropriate form of development in this location and contrary to the National Planning
Policy Framework (2024), the London Plan (2021), Core Strategy Policy CP30 and Policy DMD28,
which require development to be appropriate to its context and to ensure compatibility with
surrounding land uses.
2
The proposed development, in the absence of a robust, evidence-based noise assessment or
ventilation details, fails to demonstrate how proposed measures manage and operate to reduce
exposure to noise, fumes and odours, contrary to Policies CP30 and CP32 of the Core Strategy,
Policies DMD6, DMD8 and DMD68 of the Development Management Document, Policy D14 of the
London Plan, and the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3
The proposed development, by reason of the increase in traffic and parking demand likely to be
generated from the provision of the MOT testing station would be detriment of highway safety and free
flow of traffic. This would be contrary to the Policy T4 of the London Plan, DMD47 and DMD48 of the
Development Management Document (2014), and Chapter 9, paragraphs 109, 115, and 116 of the
NPPF, 2024.
Dated: 20 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
nicola.bickerstaff@enfield.gov.uk.
List of plans and documents referred to in this Notice:
Title/Number Version TYPE
SHA-DR-25-05-11-06RevA02 Drawing
SHA-DR-25-05-11-05revA02 Drawing
SHA-DR-25-05-11-07revA02 Drawing
SHA-DR-25-05-11-02revA02 Drawing
Design Access Statement Supporting Information
CIL form Supporting Information
Noise Statement Note Supporting Information
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
CP30NPPFCP32DMD6DMD8DMD68D14T4DMD47DMD48
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
5
In support
7
Total comments
12
Objections
5
In support
7
Total comments
12
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.