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Dismissed13 February 20233299031

56 St James Road, Carshalton, SM5 2DU

Planning appeal 3299031 at 56 St James Road, Carshalton, SM5 2DU (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of 1 and 2 bedroom flats on the first floor, 1 bedroom flat on the second floor and a commercial unit on the ground floor

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Savage K
Postcode
SM5 2DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with respect to outlook, light and privacy
  • Whether a suitable standard of accommodation would be provided, with reference to external amenity space
  • The effect of the proposal on highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbours' living conditions and highway safety, which conflicts with the development plan taken as a whole, outweighed the limited benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H2Policy D3Policy D6Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30Policy 9Policy 14Policy 36Policy 37Table 10.3Policy T6.2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 203

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