39 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EP

Planning appeal 3272488 at 39 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EP (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area.

change of use from small HMO (use within Class C4 to a 14 person HMO (Sui Generis Use)

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cooper W
Postcode: CR4 4EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants of the HMO, with particular regard to communal facilities
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with harm to the living conditions of both future occupants and neighbours, outweighed the limited public benefits of the proposal.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area and the harm to living conditions of future occupants and neighbours outweighed the limited public benefits of additional housing supply and socio-economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM H5Policy DM D2Policy DM D4Policy CS 14Policy D3Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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