Planning appeal decision
87-89 Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QB
Planning appeal 3299397 at 87-89 Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QB (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area, including the siting within the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area.
Extension to the front of house
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- CR4 2QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character of the dwelling and the surrounding area, including the siting within the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area
- The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring houses in respect of light and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Mitcham Cricket Green Conservation Area by disrupting the symmetry and architectural integrity of the terrace group, which outweighed the residential benefits to the occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS 14Policy DM D2Policy DM D3Policy DM D4Policy D3Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200
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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