®Planning appeal decision
11 Caversham Avenue, North Cheam, SM3 9AQ
Planning appeal 3270914 at 11 Caversham Avenue, North Cheam, SM3 9AQ (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 16 July 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing house and street scene.
the demolition of existing single storey side extension and outbuilding in rear garden. Erection of an attached two storey dwelling with refuse and cycle storage. Erection of a single storey rear extension to the existing dwelling, alterations to existing first floor fenestration and boundary treatment
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- SM3 9AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing house and street scene.
What decided it
The proposal would be overly prominent and would erode an important visual gap and spacious character of the area, causing substantial harm to character and appearance that outweighs the modest benefit of one additional dwelling in an area with a demonstrable five-year housing supply.
The modest benefits of providing one additional dwelling and efficient use of land were outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the existing house and street scene and conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy DF1London Plan Policy S12Sutton Local Plan Policy 28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.