83, Culvers Way, Sutton, SM5 2LN

Planning appeal 3272208 at 83, Culvers Way, Sutton, SM5 2LN (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as ‘The proposal is for the provision of an additional three bedroomed house to the side of No. 83 Culvers Way utilising a large portion of the underused side garden. This will create a new end of terrace for the existing row of houses, with No. 83 becoming a mid-terraced house

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M
Postcode: SM5 2LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development proposed on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 81 Culvers Way, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly the loss of outlook, could not be justified by the limited housing and economic benefits of the modest development.

the limited benefits of providing an additional dwelling and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7Policy 28Policy 29Policy 1Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)

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