Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)

DMD 14 Side Extensions

Extensions to the side of existing residential properties will only be permitted where:

  • They do not result in the creation of a continuous facade of properties or ‘terracing effect’ which is out of character with the locality. A minimum distance of 1 metre from the boundary with adjoining property should be maintained. A greater distance may be required depending on the size and nature of the residential plots, and to prevent adverse impacts on the streetscene and residential amenity; and
  • They maintain a distance from the back edge of the pavement on the return frontage to the flank wall. This will be assessed having regard to the following:
    • The need to maintain a direct relationship with the established building line and vista to the properties adjoining at the rear;
    • The character of the local area;
    • The bulk/dominance of the structure along the street frontage and it subordination in relation to the original dwelling;
    • The need for adequate visibility splays; and
    • The need to retain an adequate amount of amenity space.

This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policy 4.

For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)