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16 and 18 Birkbeck Road, South Wimbledon, London, SW19 8NZ
Planning appeal 3267252 at 16 and 18 Birkbeck Road, South Wimbledon, London, SW19 8NZ (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 30 June 2021 by Inspector Ford C, 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 properties and the wider area.
described as, `Proposed part single storey and part two storey rear extension that will provide additional living space and a new bedroom to each property to create a home suitable for a young family. Increase of no 16 Birkbeck Road rear loft dormer to match that of no 18. Re-instate brick cladding at no 18 Birkbeck Road front elevation as per adjoining properties. Relocation of roof lights at no 18 Birkbeck Road existing loft extension to increase natural light
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ford C
- Postcode
- SW19 8NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host properties and the wider area
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed first-floor rear extensions would have a significant detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the host properties, terrace and wider locality by disrupting the uniformity and distinctive pattern of development, and would cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through loss of outlook and sunlight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14 of the Council's LDF Core Planning Strategy 2011Policy DM D2 of the Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps 2014Policy DM D3 of the Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps 2014
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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