®Planning appeal decision
65 Burdon Lane, Cheam, SURREY, SM2 7BY
Conversion of loft space involving a dormer to the front and rooflights to the rear and flank roof slopes
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the alterations to the dwelling, in particular the dormer window to the front, on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the local area which is within The Burton Estates – South Cheam Area of Special Local Character (ASLC)
What decided it
The proposed dormer window would introduce a stark and dominant feature to the front-facing roof slope that would inherently detract from the character of the ASLC and conflict with local plan policies and the Framework.
The functional and personal benefits to the appellants were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and the ASLC.
Plan policies cited: Policy 28, Policy 30
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.