Planning appeal decision
145 - 147 Boundary Road, London, SW19 2DE
Planning appeal 3271291 at 145 - 147 Boundary Road, London, SW19 2DE (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 24 August 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host properties and the area.
rear extension and loft conversion to both properties
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- SW19 2DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host properties and the area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No.143 and No.149 with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows and extended outriggers would be out of scale and character with the host properties and surrounding area, and would cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMD2DMD3CS14Policy 7.4Policy 7.6
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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