®Planning appeal decision
3 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EN
Planning appeal 3282340 at 3 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EN (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area.
the erection of a two-storey rear extension and rear roof extension in connection with the change of use from residential rehabilitation centre (class C2) to a 10 room HMO (class Sui Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- CR4 4EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed use on living conditions for occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- Whether or not the proposed accommodation would provide acceptable living standards for future occupiers, with particular regard to security arrangements and provision of adequate space for cooking facilities
- Whether or not the proposal makes adequate arrangements for the storage and collection of refuse and recycling
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to the character of the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area and neighbours' living conditions, would not provide adequate cooking facilities for the potential number of occupiers, and would conflict with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS17Policy DM D2Policy DM D4Policy DM H5Policy HC1Policy SI7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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