48 Golf Side, Cheam, SUTTON, SM2 7EZ

demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a new two storey detached dwelling with detached double garage

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Page L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the heritage significance of the Burton Estates Area of Special Local Character
whether planning obligations relating to biodiversity are necessary and otherwise meet the relevant tests

What decided it

The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the heritage significance of the ASLC because the new two-storey dwelling would conform to the Arts and Crafts style and scale characteristic of the area, whereas the existing bungalow does not make a positive contribution to the ASLC's special character.

Framework references: 203, 54

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy 28, Policy 30, Policy 26, Policy 12

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