Planning appeal decision
90 Garfield Road, London, SW19 8SB
Planning appeal 3275203 at 90 Garfield Road, London, SW19 8SB (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 16 September 2021 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by the GPDO with particular regard to the requirements of paragraphs A.2(1)(e) relating to the external appearance of the building.
erection of an additional storey to create 4 self-contained studio flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- SW19 8SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by the GPDO with particular regard to the requirements of paragraphs A.2(1)(e) relating to the external appearance of the building
What decided it
The external appearance of the proposed additional storey, with its set-back form, lightweight glazed design, and aligned window proportions, would be acceptable and would integrate into the building without being unduly prominent or incongruous.
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