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Dismissed25 March 20223290739

98 Graham Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3SS

Planning appeal 3290739 at 98 Graham Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3SS (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 25 March 2022 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effects of the proposal on neighbours' living conditions.

1.8 metre high privacy screens around the edges of the existing first floor flat roof to have a 12 square metre roof terrace due to the shortage of outdoor space for this house currently

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Greenwood L
Postcode
SW19 3SS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effects of the proposal on neighbours' living conditions
  • Effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the local area

What decided it

The proposal would unduly harm neighbours' living conditions through either loss of outlook or loss of privacy, conflicting with development plan policies requiring appropriate outlook, privacy and amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4Sites and Policies Plan Policy DMD2Sites and Policies Plan Policy DMD3Core Planning Strategy Policy CS14

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