Planning appeal decision
60 Greenwood Road, Mitcham, CR4 1PE
Planning appeal 3296346 at 60 Greenwood Road, Mitcham, CR4 1PE (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
retention of existing single storey extension used mainly as a sun lounge and shelter in the wet and cold weather”
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- CR4 1PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions for the occupiers of adjoining properties with regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The secondary rear addition fails to respond positively to the area's distinctiveness through poor design and materials, and causes unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenity through loss of privacy and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 London PlanPolicy D4 London PlanPolicy CS14 Merton Core Planning StrategyPolicy DM D2 Merton Sites and Policies PlanPolicy DM D3 Merton Sites and Policies Plan
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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