®Planning appeal decision
187 Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4SP
Planning appeal 3295075 at 187 Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4SP (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
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
- Postcode
- SM4 4SP
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- 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)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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