58-84 Carshalton High Street, Carshalton , Surrey, SM5 3AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposed development, including the effect on existing trees, would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Carshalton Village Conservation Area
• The effect of the proposed development on the architectural quality and historic interest of 58-64 Carshalton High Street, which is an unlisted building of merit
• The effect on living conditions of occupiers of No. 6 Carshalton Place, in terms of privacy
• Whether the proposed accommodation would provide an acceptable standard of private amenity space and sufficient adaptable and accessible dwellings
• Whether the proposed dwellings would be acceptable for future occupiers in terms of air quality
• Whether a contribution to affordable housing is desirable or necessary
• Whether the arrangements for car parking would be acceptable
• The effect on biodiversity and ecological value
• Whether the proposed development would be 'zero carbon' and whether it would conform to national and local development plan objectives to reduce carbon emissions
• The arrangements for drainage and whether the proposed development would be acceptable in terms of national and local development plan objectives to reduce surface water run-off and reduce the risk of flooding

What decided it

The detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area and the heritage significance of the existing building, combined with other conflicts with development plan policies and lack of information demonstrating compliance with numerous policy requirements.