®Planning appeal decision
33 Seymour Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JX
the construction of a rear mansard loft extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling; the terrace of which it is part, and its wider surroundings
What decided it
The mansard roof would be alien to the Victorian character of the host dwelling and terrace and, because of its prominent corner position, would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance in conflict with relevant local and national planning policies.
The encouragement of additional residential capacity and variety in Policy 4.2.4 of the London Plan 2021 and Strategic Objectives 1 & 2 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018 was outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Victorian dwelling, terrace and surrounding townscape.
Framework references: 12, 16
Plan policies cited: Policy 4.2.4 of the London Plan 2021, Strategic Objectives 1 & 2 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018, Local Plan Policies 28 & 30, London Plan Policies D3 & D4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.