Planning appeal decision
81 The Drive, Wallington, SM6 9ND
Planning appeal 3282734 at 81 The Drive, Wallington, SM6 9ND (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 22 February 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing house and on the local area, including The Ridge Area of Special Local Character.
conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, three dormer extensions at rear and rooflights to front and flank roofslope
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- SM6 9ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing house and on the local area, including The Ridge Area of Special Local Character
What decided it
The proposed roof works would respect the character and appearance of the existing property and local area, including the Area of Special Local Character, through maintaining the stepping down of roof forms, using part hipped roof forms found locally, and employing matching materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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