®Planning appeal decision
30A Merton High Street, London, SW19 1DN
Planning appeal 3300579 at 30A Merton High Street, London, SW19 1DN (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Barlow D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wandle Valley Conservation Area.
the Provision of additional floor to provide a one bedroom flat, refurbishment of existing first floor flat for alternative access arrangement. Changes to ground floor elevations to provide access of Merton High Street and sealing of existing side entrance to first floor flat
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barlow D
- Postcode
- SW19 1DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wandle Valley Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Wandle Valley Conservation Area caused by the incongruous mansard roof and dormer windows outweighed the public benefits of providing one additional residential unit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan Policy D3Merton's Sites and Policies Plan Policy DM D2Merton's Sites and Policies Plan Policy DM D4Local Development Framework Core Planning Strategy Policy CS14
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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