Planning appeal decision
29, Vermont Road, Sutton, SM1 3EQ
Planning appeal 3305855 at 29, Vermont Road, Sutton, SM1 3EQ (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 proposed parking arrangements on highway safety in Vermont Road.
the erection of an attached 2-storey dwellinghouse involving demolition of the existing detached garage and erection of a part one, part two storey side/rear extension including alterations to the first floor front fenestration, cycle/refuse storage areas
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- SM1 3EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed parking arrangements on highway safety in Vermont Road
What decided it
The proposed parking arrangements would result in inadequate off-street provision and additional on-street parking that would harm highway safety in a narrow cul-de-sac already experiencing parking stress.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 36Policy 37
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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