Planning appeal decision
1 Killester Gardens, Worcester Park, Epsom, Sutton, KT4 8UA
Planning appeal 3268683 at 1 Killester Gardens, Worcester Park, Epsom, Sutton, KT4 8UA (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 31 August 2021 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area.
to extend the dwelling at first floor level over the existing WC and Kitchen area below to form a new master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas R
- Postcode
- KT4 8UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area
- the impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of no. 15 Tudor Avenue with particular regard to outlook and overlooking
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area through its bulky and dominant gable feature, and would harmfully increase the sense of overlooking to the neighbouring property at no. 15 Tudor Avenue.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 29Policies 7.4 and 7.6 of The London Plan 2016
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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