Planning appeal decision
30 Mostyn Road, London, SW19 3LJ
Planning appeal 3292876 at 30 Mostyn Road, London, SW19 3LJ (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area, including the siting within the John Innes – Merton Parking Conservation Area.
Detached garden room/outbuilding in rear garden with flat roof, low level, set back from boundary
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- SW19 3LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area, including the siting within the John Innes – Merton Parking Conservation Area
What decided it
The minimal visual impact of the low-level, set-back outbuilding when screened by the replacement boundary fence, combined with the preservation of tree views and building separation, meant the development would not adversely affect the character of the conservation area or wider surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS 14 of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy July 2011Policy DM D2 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014Policy DM D3 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014Policy DM D4 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy D8 of the London Plan 2021Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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