Planning appeal decision
185 Longfellow Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8BA
Planning appeal 3289812 at 185 Longfellow Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8BA (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extensions on the character of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
the erection of a part one, part two storey rear extension; extension to existing single storey side entrance porch; installation of a first floor flank window and conversion of loft space involving alteration to the existing roof line and a dormer extension at the rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- KT4 8BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extensions on the character of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The original character of this section of Longfellow Road has been substantially eroded by existing infill development and alterations, such that the proposed extensions would not cause harmful conflict with design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018SPD4 Design of Residential Extensions
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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