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Dismissed28 April 20223286430

37 Octavia Close, Mitcham, CR4 4BY

Planning appeal 3286430 at 37 Octavia Close, Mitcham, CR4 4BY (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 28 April 2022 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of 1.1m high galvanized steel railings around the roof perimeter of the rear extension. Additionally windows on the floor that access the terrace will be converted to Bi-folding doors

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
CR4 4BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties

What decided it

The railings create an adverse visual effect on the building and Conservation Area, and the terrace would harm neighbouring living conditions, with no public benefits to outweigh these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 policy D3London Plan 2021 policy D4Merton Local Plan Sites and Policies Plan (2014) policy DM D2Merton Local Plan Sites and Policies Plan (2014) policy DM D3Merton Local Plan Sites and Policies Plan (2014) policy DM D4Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011) policy CS 14

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