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Dismissed9 November 20233313214

R/o 243-257 Church Hill Road & 354-356 Malden Road, North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8LB

Planning appeal 3313214 at R/o 243-257 Church Hill Road & 354-356 Malden Road, North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8LB (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

the erection of 4 no. three bed two storey, semi-detached houses, widening of existing vehicular access and associated car and cycle parking, refuse collection facilities and landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilson L
Postcode
SM3 8LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
  • Whether the proposal would be acceptable in terms of carbon emissions, sustainable drainage and water efficiency, having regard to development plan policies
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 241 and 243 Church Hill Road, with particular reference to potential for noise and disturbance

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, unacceptable biodiversity effects, and inadequate sustainable drainage measures, which together outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy G6London Plan 2021 Policy SI 2London Plan 2021 Policy SI 4London Plan 2021 Policy SI 5London Plan 2021 Policy SI 12London Plan 2021 Policy SI 13Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 13Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 26Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 29Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 31Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 32Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 33Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 1Creating Locally Distinctive Places: Sutton's Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 14 (2008)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 15

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