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Dismissed6 February 20233298983

2 Glenthorpe Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4JW

Planning appeal 3298983 at 2 Glenthorpe Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4JW (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 6 February 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host site and the surrounding area.

the erection of one, single storey detached two bedroom residential dwelling

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Unknown
Inspector
Wellstead J
Postcode
SM4 4JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host site and the surrounding area
  • The living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to outlook, sunlight and personal safety

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and the unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers demonstrably outweigh the housing supply benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The modest benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and future living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of The London Plan 2021Policy D4 of The London Plan 2021Policy D5 of The London Plan 2021Policy D6 of The London Plan 2021Policy CS13 of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy Adopted 2011Policy CS14 of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy Adopted 2011Policy DMD2 of Merton's Local Plan Sites and Policies Plan 2014
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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