Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan
DM7: Development on Infill, Backland and Garden Land Sites
- There will be a presumption against the loss of garden land unless it represents comprehensive redevelopment of a number of whole land plots.
- Development proposals for infill, backland and garden land should meet the requirements of Policies DM1 and DM2 and must:
- Relate appropriately and sensitively to the surrounding area as well as the established street scene, ensuring good access and where possible, retaining existing through routes;
- Provide a site specific and creative response to the built and natural features of the area;
- Where appropriate, repair or re-provide street frontages and provide additional passive surveillance and increased security;
- Safeguard privacy, amenity, and ensure no loss of security for adjoining houses and rear gardens;
- Retain and provide adequate amenity space for existing and new occupants;
- Incorporate at least one street frontage or be ancillary to the host dwelling and the adjacent houses/terraces; and
- Not result in ‘gated’ developments that prevent access which would normally be provided by a publicly accessible street.
For more information please see the Haringey Development Management Plan