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Dismissed9 August 20223289255

31 Edmund Road, Mitcham, CR4 3AR

Planning appeal 3289255 at 31 Edmund Road, Mitcham, CR4 3AR (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 9 August 2022 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of any adjoining premises, with particular regard to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of natural light and outlook.

a ground floor rear extension of 6.0m

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Parkin A
Postcode
CR4 3AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the amenity of any adjoining premises, with particular regard to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of natural light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would have an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 33 with regard to natural light and outlook, particularly during winter months when boundary vegetation provides minimal screening.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM D2DM D3CS14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 12

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