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Dismissed10 February 20223279214

25 Melrose Road, London, SW19 3HF

Planning appeal 3279214 at 25 Melrose Road, London, SW19 3HF (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the John-Innes Merton Park Conservation Area.

for the installation of a hard-standing with vehicular crossover. Removal of Holly hedge

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Jolly J
Postcode
SW19 3HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the John-Innes Merton Park Conservation Area

What decided it

The removal of a large section of the Holly hedge would create an unacceptable void in the verdant character of the Conservation Area that cannot be adequately mitigated, and the minimal public benefits do not outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DMD2 of the Merton Council Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps (2014)Policy DMD4 of the Merton Council Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps (2014)Policy CS14 of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011)
National Planning Policy Framework
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