30 Central Road, Morden, London, SM4 5RT

Planning appeal 3278836 at 30 Central Road, Morden, London, SM4 5RT (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 8 August 2022 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of any adjoining premises, with particular regard to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of natural light and outlook.

a single-storey rear extension totalling 2.60 metres in length adjoining a pre-existing 3 metre rear single-storey extension and bringing the total length of the rear extension from the original building to 5.60 metres; the width of the proposed extension would be 5 metres, in line with the pre-existing extension and the maximum height would be 3 metres

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Parkin A
Postcode: SM4 5RT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of any adjoining premises, with particular regard to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of natural light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would cause unacceptable harm to the outlook of occupiers at the adjoining property No 32 Central Road due to its size, massing, position close to the boundary, and height relative to the boundary fence.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 (London Plan 2021)Policy DM D2 (Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014)Policy CS14 (Merton Core Strategy 2011)

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