Planning appeal decision
25 Greenwood Close, Morden, SM4 4HX
Planning appeal 3256574 at 25 Greenwood Close, Morden, SM4 4HX (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed canopy on the living conditions of existing adjoining occupiers and upon the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
reduction of existing canopy attached to the extension at the rear both in depth and width
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- SM4 4HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed canopy on the living conditions of existing adjoining occupiers and upon the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The open and lightweight design of the canopy, combined with its setback from side boundaries and translucent roof, meant it would not cause substantial harm to neighbours' living conditions or the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7.4 of the London Plan 2016Policy 7.6 of the London Plan 2016Policy CS14 of the Merton Core Strategy 2011Policy DMD2 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014Policy DMD3 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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