1 Heathfield Drive, MITCHAM, CR4 3RD

erection of two storey side extension, minor alterations to the entrance and new bin store

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Marshall E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The impact of the proposal upon the appearance of the area and the host dwelling
The amenity of neighbouring occupiers with regard to a sense of enclosure, loss of sunlight, daylight and privacy

What decided it

The proposal would result in an incongruous, dominant and visually prominent form of development when viewed from Victoria Road and would create an unacceptable overbearing impact and loss of sunlight for the neighbouring property at 56 Victoria Road that could not be adequately mitigated.

Plan policies cited: London Plan 2021 Policy D3, London Plan 2021 Policy D4, LDF Core Planning Strategy 2011 Policy CS14, Site and Policies Plan 2014 Policy DM2, Site and Policies Plan 2014 Policy DM3

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