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Dismissed18 May 20223285979

118 Pepys Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8NY

Planning appeal 3285979 at 118 Pepys Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8NY (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 18 May 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, 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.

the erection of a first-floor side and rear extension and a wraparound roof extension

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
SW20 8NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Living conditions for occupiers of the neighbouring property at No 116 Pepys Road, with particular regard to whether or not it would be harmfully overbearing or would lead to an unacceptable loss of outlook

What decided it

The proposed roof extension would be harmful to the character and appearance of the appeal property and wider area due to its bulk and prominence in the streetscene, conflicting with development plan policies requiring well-designed development that respects the form, scale, bulk and proportions of the original building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS14 of the 2011 Merton Core StrategyPolicy DM D2 of the 2014 Merton Sites and Policies PlanPolicy DM D3 of the 2014 Merton Sites and Policies PlanPolicy D4 of the 2021 London Plan

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