Planning appeal decision
61 Woodlands Way, Morden, SM4 4DS
Planning appeal 3289459 at 61 Woodlands Way, Morden, SM4 4DS (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 23 March 2022 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on neighbours' living conditions, in terms of overlooking and noise.
the erection of a 2 storey side extension and roof terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- SM4 4DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on neighbours' living conditions, in terms of overlooking and noise
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the local area
What decided it
The proposed roof terrace would unacceptably affect living conditions at the neighbouring property due to overlooking and loss of privacy, conflicting with policy aims to ensure appropriate levels of privacy in adjoining gardens.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D4Core Planning Strategy Policy CS14Sites and Policies Plan Policy DMD2Sites and Policies Plan Policy DMD3
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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