®Planning appeal decision
7 Streatham Road, MITCHAM, CR4 2AD
for the retention of existing enlarged outbuilding for use as a self-contained 1 bed unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would meet carbon dioxide and water consumption requirements
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the building's scale, design and prominent position within the street scene outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
The benefits of providing a single dwelling and efficient use of land were insufficient to outweigh the conflict with the development plan caused by harm to character and appearance.
Framework references: 130, 134
Plan policies cited: Policy CS 14, Policy CS 15, Policy DM D1, Policy DM D2, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy SI2, Policy SI5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.