2-4 Copse Hill and 52-54 Brighton Road, Sutton, London, SM2 6AD

Planning appeal 3269612 at 2-4 Copse Hill and 52-54 Brighton Road, Sutton, London, SM2 6AD (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 13 October 2021 by Inspector Wilde J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the redevelopment of 2-4 Copse Hill and 52-54 Brighton Road to provide part four, part six and part seven storey height building comprising 55 studio, one and two bed flats with access from Copse Hill, associated car parking and landscaping

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Wilde J
Postcode: SM2 6AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether or not there would be sufficient outdoor amenity and play space of a suitable standard
Whether or not the mix of units would be in accordance with the requirements of the local development plan
The effect of the proposed development on flooding

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan in respect of character and appearance, outdoor amenity space provision, and housing mix, and these conflicts are not outweighed by the benefit of 55 new dwellings.

The benefit of 55 new dwellings does not outweigh the conflict with the development plan in respect of character and appearance, outdoor amenity space provision, and housing mix

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 28cPolicy 9b(ii)Policy 9Policy 10Policy SI 13 of the London Plan 2021

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