®Planning appeal decision
5 Thompson Close, SUTTON, SM3 9QD
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
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.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 13, Policy 28, Policy 31, Policy 32, Policy 33, Supplementary Planning Document 14: Creating Locally Distinctive Places, Policy 7.4, Policy 7.3, Policy 5.2, Policy 5.13
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.