96 Tavistock Crescent, MITCHAM, CR4 1QG

demolition of existing garage in the rear garden and construction of a new 1 bedroom (studio) self-contained dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
Whether adequate living conditions of future occupants would be provided, with particular regard to ceiling height and private amenity space
Whether the proposal would comply with sustainable construction requirements
Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for waste and recycling storage and collection facilities

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance, combined with breaches of living condition standards for both neighbours and future occupants, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefit.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DMD2, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy CS14, Policy D6, Policy CS15, Policy SI5, Policy SI2, Policy SI7, Policy CS17

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