®Planning appeal decision
16 Bradley Close, Belmont, SUTTON, SM2 6BU
the conversion of the existing outbuilding to an ancillary annex
- 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
- Whether the development is of a use and form appropriate for its back garden location and the implications for the living conditions for nearby occupiers in terms of noise and disturbance
What decided it
The outbuilding's layout, facilities, size and independent access arrangements demonstrate it is self-contained residential accommodation unsuitable for ancillary use in a densely developed area, and the appellant failed to demonstrate a genuine bona fide need for family accommodation.
The appellant's family accommodation needs were outweighed by the unsuitability of the building's form and size for ancillary use, the potential for noise and disturbance to neighbours, and the absence of demonstrated bona fide need.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 13d, Policy 28, Policy 29
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