78 Kenilworth Avenue, London, SW19 7LR

Planning appeal 3281161 at 78 Kenilworth Avenue, London, SW19 7LR (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 6 November 2021 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

demolition of original single storey kitchen building to be replaced with new 2 storey extension to provide a new larger kitchen and dining space to the ground floor and enlarged bedroom to first floor rear bedroom. The loft will also be converted to provide additional accommodation of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. These works are to support and enhance the property as a single family dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Bell-Williamson J
Postcode: SW19 7LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 76 and 80 Kenilworth Avenue, with regard to outlook and on the occupiers of No 80, with regard to natural light

What decided it

The proposed extensions would have a materially harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, contrary to Policies DM D2 and DM D3 of the development plan, which could not be outweighed by any other material considerations.

The absence of material harm to living conditions was insufficient to outweigh the material harm to character and appearance contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM D2Policy DM D3

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