Planning appeal decision
Treetops , Hillcroome Road, Sutton , SM2 5EL
Planning appeal 3274287 at Treetops , Hillcroome Road, Sutton , SM2 5EL (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to private garden space provision.
the demolition of existing single storey dwelling and associated outbuildings and erection of a pair of semi-detached, two storey, 3-bedroom dwellings with accommodation at roof level, each with two off street parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage, and associated landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Allen M
- Postcode
- SM2 5EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to private garden space provision
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would provide substandard private garden space of only 45-50m² against a required minimum of 70m², failing to meet the day-to-day needs of future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9Policy 29Policy 28Policy 30
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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