Planning appeal decision
23 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8TL
Planning appeal 3302138 at 23 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8TL (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of outdoor dining area enclosure with motorised retractable glass wind shields and retractable canopy to replace existing enclosure fenced with planters and canopy
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- KT4 8TL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension's visual dominance, height, depth and incongruous modern design cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan (2016-2031)Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of The London Plan (2021)Supplementary Planning Document 'Creating Locally Distinctive Places'
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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