Planning appeal decision
134 Westminster Road, Sutton, SM1 3NH
Planning appeal 3291452 at 134 Westminster Road, Sutton, SM1 3NH (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 29 April 2022 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, and the host property.
the erection of a part one, part two storey side extension. Replacement of existing paving with new permeable paving and rearrangement of on - site parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- SM1 3NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, and the host property.
What decided it
The scale and elongated form of the proposed extension would be disproportionate to the host property and would significantly erode the spaciousness at the corner, thereby harming the character and appearance of the area in conflict with Policy 28.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018Supplementary Planning Document 4 Design of Residential Extensions
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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