®Planning appeal decision
39 Graham Road, London, SW19 3SW
Planning appeal 3276538 at 39 Graham Road, London, SW19 3SW (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Fitzsimon D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, No. 41 Graham Road, with particular regard to outlook and access to natural light.
extend existing loft conversion over the existing outrigger at second floor level
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fitzsimon D
- Postcode
- SW19 3SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, No. 41 Graham Road, with particular regard to outlook and access to natural light
What decided it
The proposed extension would not materially worsen outlook or significantly reduce natural light to the neighbouring property compared to the existing two-storey outrigger and single-storey addition, and consistency with the Council's approval of similar nearby developments reinforced this conclusion.
The benefits of allowing the extension to the appellant's property were balanced against the potential harm to neighbouring living conditions, with the balance tipping in favour of the extension as no material harm was found.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174
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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