Planning appeal decision
38 Boscombe Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8PL
Planning appeal 3277160 at 38 Boscombe Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8PL (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Davies E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extension would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO.
a single storey rear extension up to 6m from the original elevation of the dwelling with roof light over
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies E
- Postcode
- KT4 8PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed extension would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO
- If the development does constitute permitted development, the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions and therefore the amenity of adjoining premises at No. 36 and No. 40 Boscombe Road
What decided it
The scale and proximity of the proposed extension would have an oppressive impact that would cause unacceptable harm to the outlook of the occupants of No. 36 Boscombe Road, contrary to Policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016
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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