Planning appeal decision
73 Cavendish Road, London, SW19 2EY
Planning appeal 3285910 at 73 Cavendish Road, London, SW19 2EY (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 8 June 2022 by Inspector Douglas L, 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.
described on the application form as: ‘Erection of side/rear extension and use as attached house (amendment to planning permission 20P3965)’
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- SW19 2EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring residents and future residents, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be unduly bulky and dominant in relation to the modest surrounding character and would materially harm the outlook and light of neighbouring residents, contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS.14 of the Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011)Policy DM D2 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan (2014)Policy DM D3 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan (2014)
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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