33 Seymour Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JX

Planning appeal 3276508 at 33 Seymour Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JX (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 6 October 2021 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: CR4 4JX

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 4.2.4 of the London Plan 2021Strategic Objectives 1 & 2 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018Local Plan Policies 28 & 30London Plan Policies D3 & D4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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