®Planning appeal decision
34 The Crescent, London, SW19 8AN
Planning appeal 3314577 at 34 The Crescent, London, SW19 8AN (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 32 The Crescent with regard to outlook.
for erection of ground floor rear extension to existing property
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- SW19 8AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 32 The Crescent with regard to outlook
What decided it
The extension would appear oppressive to the occupants of the neighbouring property at 32 The Crescent when viewed from their rear-facing window and conservatory, resulting in material harm to their living conditions with regard to outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS14 of the Merton Core Strategy 2011Policy DM D2 of the Council's Site and Policies Plan 2014Policy DM D3 of the Council's Site and Policies Plan 2014
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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