Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 1 Northdown Road, Sutton, SM2 6DY
Planning appeal 3281440 at Land Rear of 1 Northdown Road, Sutton, SM2 6DY (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of garage and erection of a two-storey detached house with parking, cycle and refuse areas (Amended plans)
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- SM2 6DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions for the occupiers of No. 2 Northdown Road as regards their outlook
What decided it
The varied context of the site, including bungalows opposite and the building's design features (lower height, cat slide roof, appropriate spacing), meant the development would not significantly harm character and appearance or unduly affect neighbouring outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 13Policy 28Policy 29Policy D3Policy D4
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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