298 Coombe Lane, London, SW20 0RW

Planning appeal 3269961 at 298 Coombe Lane, London, SW20 0RW (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 9 August 2021 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first-floor side and rear dormer extensions on the character and appearance of No.298 Coombe Lane and the streetscene, and on the living conditions of the neighbours with regard outlook.

a single storey rear/side infill extension, first floor side extension with gable end roof, erection of a rear roof dormer with Juliette balcony, insertion of 2x obscure windows on side (eastern) elevation, conversion of garage into habitable room involving alteration of door into window and erection of a single storey rear outbuilding

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones R
Postcode: SW20 0RW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed first-floor side and rear dormer extensions on the character and appearance of No.298 Coombe Lane and the streetscene, and on the living conditions of the neighbours with regard outlook

What decided it

The mixed character of the streetscene, the set-back position of the properties, and the modest scale of the extensions relative to existing features meant that the proposals would not cause harm to character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: London Plan 2021 Policy D3Policy CS14 of the Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011)DM D2 of the Merton Local Plan – Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Map (2014)DM D3 of the Merton Local Plan – Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Map (2014)

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