Planning appeal decision
27 Cochrane Road, London, SW19 3QP
Planning appeal 3295217 at 27 Cochrane Road, London, SW19 3QP (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 25 November 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the amended scheme on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the conversion of a single dwellinghouse into 3 x self-contained flats, involving the erection of a single and two-storey side extensions and a single storey rear extension, plus the erection of a hip to gable with L- shaped rear roof extension with two new Velux windows to the front roof slope without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 18/P2661, dated 26 June 2019
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SW19 3QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the amended scheme on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The amended scheme would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area through excessive bulk and massing of rear extensions that would conflict with development plan policies requiring appropriate scale, proportions and respect for original building form.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM D2Policy DM D3Policy D3Policy D4
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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