65 Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7BY

Planning appeal 3269820 at 65 Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7BY (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 17 August 2021 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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).

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
Postcode: SM2 7BY

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 28Policy 30

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