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Dismissed14 June 20213256530

64 London Road, Morden, SM4 5BE

Planning appeal 3256530 at 64 London Road, Morden, SM4 5BE (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 14 June 2021 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.

described in the planning application form as: “Erection of three-storey roof extension including two storey mansard roof extension to provide five self-contained apartments with associated refuse and cycle parking

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Shrimplin R
Postcode
SM4 5BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
  • whether the scheme would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers of the proposed new residential accommodation
  • the effect of the scheme on parking within the local highway network
  • whether the project would unacceptably prejudice larger scale redevelopment opportunities

What decided it

The architectural concept would create an awkward and bulky mansard form that would be unacceptable in this location and contrary to local and national planning policies aimed at encouraging good design.

the harm to the host building and its surroundings clearly and very heavily outweighed the benefits of the project in terms of housing provision

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMD2Policy CS14Policy DMD4Policy DMT1Policy DMT2Policy DMT3Policy CS20Policy CS3

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