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Allowed15 September 20233313263

3 Edinburgh Road, Sutton, SM1 3LX

Planning appeal 3313263 at 3 Edinburgh Road, Sutton, SM1 3LX (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development, specifically the new detached dwelling, on the character and appearance of the area.

changes to the roof of existing dwelling and erection of 2 storey detached dwelling of 2 bed and study with car parking and refuse storage

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Storey P
Postcode
SM1 3LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development, specifically the new detached dwelling, on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The general variety in appearance and pattern of development in the vicinity, combined with the presence of detached dwellings nearby and the architectural diversity of the immediate area, meant the proposed detached dwelling would not appear harmful to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy 1Policy 28
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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