Planning appeal decision
146A Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9BS
Planning appeal 3299791 at 146A Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9BS (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector Barlow D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
an erection of a double storey rear extension with three skylights, to create a double size garage and an office space above
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barlow D
- Postcode
- SM6 9BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- pedestrian and highway safety
- whether the development could be suitably drained
What decided it
The proposal's consistency with existing rear extensions in the area and the ability to control drainage impacts through conditions allowed the appeal to succeed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 37Policy 32
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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