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Dismissed29 August 20233311771

96 Tavistock Crescent, Mitcham, CR4 1QG

Planning appeal 3311771 at 96 Tavistock Crescent, Mitcham, CR4 1QG (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 29 August 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
CR4 1QG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMD2Policy D3Policy D4Policy CS14Policy D6Policy CS15Policy SI5Policy SI2Policy SI7Policy CS17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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