5 Latimer Close, Worcester Park, KT4 8UF

Planning appeal 3306261 at 5 Latimer Close, Worcester Park, KT4 8UF (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 23 August 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the siting, scale and design of the proposed dwelling.

a “New 3 bedroom single storey dwelling with private garden proposed to land to the rear of 5 Latimer Close

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: KT4 8UF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the siting, scale and design of the proposed dwelling
Ecology and biodiversity
The living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 4 and 6 Latimer Close, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
Whether the proposed development is acceptable in terms of water efficiency and carbon efficiency measures

What decided it

The proposed development's siting in a rear garden location with no street frontage presence conflicts fundamentally with the established pattern of street frontage residential development in the area and would be harmful to its character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy D4Policy G6Policy SI 2Policy SI 4Policy 1Policy 13Policy 26Policy 28Policy 29Policy 31Policy 32Policy 33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 174

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