®Planning appeal decision
39 Graham Road, LONDON, SW19 3SW
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
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.
Framework references: 174
Plan policies cited: DM2
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