Landscaping for nine homes at 33 And 27-32 Ivy Road, Southgate, London N14
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Enfield Planning Committee on 17 Mar 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought approval of landscaping for an already approved development of nine dwellings with six parking spaces.
“PROPOSAL: Submission of reserved matters approved under ref: 25/00640/OUT in respect of Landscaping pursuant to condition 3 of outline approval for redevelopment of site with erection of buildings to provide nine dwellings, and provision of six parking spaces.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The 917-square-metre site contains vacant garages, parking, hardstanding, shrubs, trees and hedges, with buildings, allotments and rising land around it.
“The site is approximately 917sqm. The site currently contains 8 existing garages and approximately 9 car parking bays. It is “L” shaped. The site is mainly made up of single storey garage structures, a large area of hardstanding and an area of existing shrub land with trees and hedges. The garages are all vacant and have been for over 1 year.”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Earlier discussions found residential development acceptable, and outline permission for nine dwellings and six parking spaces was granted in June 2025.
“The design of the proposal was acceptable. • The layout was acceptable. • An improved relationship between the front unit and 27-37 Ivy Road was required. • A Lambeth Style Parking Survey was required. • Vehicle tracking was required to be demonstrated. • No disabled parking space was required. • Demonstrate how refuse can be collected. • Clarification on the position of the cycle spaces for the front units. • A planning application was invited.”
“Redevelopment of site with erection of buildings to provide nine dwellings, and provision of six parking spaces (OUTLINE Some Matters Reserved- landscaping). Granted with conditions on 24 th June 2025.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the landscaping was considered acceptable, technically appropriate and in accordance with adopted planning policy and the Development Plan.
“The report details all relevant national, regional, and local policy implications of the scheme, including supplementary planning guidance. Overall, the planning application is considered in accordance with adopted planning policy and is recommended for approval.”
“The application will require the imposition of a condition. The planning application is considered acceptable and in accordance with the Development Plan, when read as a whole.”
Officer report
The landscaping assessment
The scheme included grass, native and naturalised planting, permeable paving and protection for retained trees, while previously accepted tree losses remained unchanged.
“Details of the hard landscaping were approved under application reference 25/03984/CND on 14th January 2026. The submitted plans accurately reflect the scheme previously agreed by Members at Planning Committee. The proposed materials and site-wide demarcation for both vehicles and pedestrians are clearly defined.”
“A total of five individual trees and two tree groups were recorded during the Tree Survey. One Category U tree and one Category U group will require removal to facilitate the proposed development. In addition, one Category C group will be reduced back to the site boundary. The loss of these trees has already been accepted through the approved outline planning application.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
No responses were received from 33 neighbouring properties, and Urban Design, the Tree Officer, Climate Action and Sustainability, and highways raised no objections.
“Consultation letters were sent to 33 neighbouring properties. Consultation ended on the 26 th December 2025. No responses have been received.”
“Climate Action and Sustainability No objection is raised. The Energy Statement has been discharged as acceptable under reference 25/04087/CND on the 14 th January 2026.”
Officer report
Members’ discussion
Members welcomed the application after the planning decisions manager introduced the report and highlighted its key aspects.
“Claire Williams, Planning Decisions Manager, introduced the report and highlighted the key aspects of the application.”
Minutes
The vote
Members voted unanimously in favour, with 11 votes for, no votes against and no abstentions.
“The proposal having been put to the vote; Members voted:”
Minutes
The decision
Planning permission was granted subject to conditions, with delegated authority to finalise the condition wording.
“That the Director of Planning and Growth be authorised to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions. That the Director of Planning and Growth be granted delegated authority to finalise the wording of the conditions to cover the matters in the Recommendation section of this report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Enfield Planning Committee minutes, 17 March 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Enfield's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Enfield Planning Committee
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- Enfield
- Date
- Tuesday 17 March 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
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- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
24 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
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