5 Thompson Close, Sutton, SM3 9QD

Planning appeal 3266471 at 5 Thompson Close, Sutton, SM3 9QD (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of single storey single dwelling following the demolition of an existing ancillary garage building

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jones RE
Postcode: SM3 9QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would comply with local planning policies which requires development to meet sustainable construction requirements

What decided it

The proposal would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area through its cramped, crowded appearance and discordant scale within the plot, combined with failure to provide evidence of compliance with sustainable construction requirements.

The modest contribution to housing supply and development of previously developed land did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 13Policy 28Policy 31Policy 32Policy 33Supplementary Planning Document 14: Creating Locally Distinctive PlacesPolicy 7.4Policy 7.3Policy 5.2Policy 5.13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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