®Planning appeal decision
33 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4PU
Planning appeal 3289309 at 33 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4PU (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 13 June 2022 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to on-street parking within the CPZ.
described on the application form as: ‘Demolition of existing five-bedroom dwelling and erection of three storey apartment building, with lower ground floor, to provide four three-bedroom apartments, including the removal of two trees and alterations to existing access’
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- SW19 4PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to on-street parking within the CPZ
What decided it
The appeal scheme would generate additional pressure on parking in the CPZ by allowing all four flats to apply for residential parking permits, which would be harmful to highway safety and contrary to development plan policies seeking to reduce car dominance and ownership.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6.1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy T2 of the London PlanPolicy T6 of the London PlanPolicy T6.1 of the London PlanPolicy CS 20 of the Core Planning Strategy (2011)Policy DM T2 of the Sites and Policies Plan (2014)Policy DM T3 of the 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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