®Planning appeal decision
187 Lower Morden Lane, MORDEN, SM4 4SP
for Application for Householder Planning Permission in respect of the proposed front bay window extension to match existing at ground and first floor, a hip to gable extension, and rear roof dormer extensions over existing at first floor
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host property and area by disrupting the uniformity and rhythm of the attractive street scene, contrary to development plan policies requiring high quality design that complements the host building.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021), Policy CS 14 of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011), Policy DM D2 of the London Borough of Merton Local Plan - Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps (2014), Policy DM D3 of the London Borough of Merton Local Plan - Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps (2014)
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