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Notice upheld24 October 20223288782

11 Glenthorne Gardens, Sutton, SM3 9NL

Planning appeal 3288782 at 11 Glenthorne Gardens, Sutton, SM3 9NL (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.

the carrying out of engineering operations on the land comprising of the excavation of soil/earth, resulting in a material change in land level and the creation of a subterranean structure

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Householder developments
Inspector
Phillips A
Postcode
SM3 9NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
  • Whether the development would be likely to increase flood risk to neighbouring properties

What decided it

The subterranean structure is harmful to character and appearance as a remnant of unauthorised development, and the development fails to provide adequate flood risk mitigation measures with evidence of increased localised flooding to neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28Policy 32London Plan Policy SI 12London Plan Policy SI 13

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