Planning appeal decision
52 Parkway, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9HF
Planning appeal 3284503 at 52 Parkway, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9HF (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 14 April 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on living conditions for the occupiers of the neighbouring property at No 50 Parkway, with particular regard to noise disturbance and privacy.
the erection of timber deck which allows safe access to the garden from the existing extension”
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SW20 9HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on living conditions for the occupiers of the neighbouring property at No 50 Parkway, with particular regard to noise disturbance and privacy
What decided it
The installation of a timber panel privacy screen, secured by condition, would eliminate harmful overlooking and protect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, bringing the development into compliance with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM D3 of the 2014 Merton Sites and Policies PlanPolicy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS14 of the 2014 Merton Core StrategyPolicy DM D2 of the 2014 Merton Sites and Policies Plan
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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