Planning appeal decision
38 Butter Hill, Wallington, SM6 7JD
Planning appeal 3274123 at 38 Butter Hill, Wallington, SM6 7JD (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 31 August 2021 by Inspector Langford-Tejrar K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
single storey rear extension and double-storey side extension. Double storey extension shall be offset back by 50mm from the front building line
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Langford-Tejrar K
- Postcode
- SM6 7JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The double-storey side extension would create a cramped, dominant appearance that interrupts the pattern of development and fails to respond to the modest proportions and uniform character of the semi-detached row.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan, adopted 2018Design of Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document 4
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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