®Planning appeal decision
2 Orchard Close, London, SW20 9HU
Planning appeal 3270169 at 2 Orchard Close, London, SW20 9HU (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 22 October 2021 by Inspector MacLeod R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area in relation to its scale, design and materials.
Existing self contained 1 bedroom apartment (granny annex) extended to comply with national house space standards, existing house first floor extension separated from original dwelling to form self contained 3 bedroom duplex apartment at first floor and loft space
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- MacLeod R
- Postcode
- SW20 9HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area in relation to its scale, design and materials
What decided it
The overall scale, unduly prominent features to the flank and rear elevations, and proximity to the Grand Drive frontage would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies on design.
The benefit of one additional dwelling in accordance with Government objectives to boost housing supply was outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMD2Policy DMD3Policy CS14Policy D3Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60
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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