®Planning appeal decision
103 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JD
Planning appeal 3315087 at 103 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JD (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 7 September 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted with regard to the transport impacts of the development, particularly ensuring safe site access.
conversion of office building into 6 self contained residential flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- SM1 4JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted with regard to the transport impacts of the development, particularly ensuring safe site access
What decided it
The availability of adequate on-street parking spaces in the immediate area to accommodate the proposed development without causing unacceptable harm to highway safety or living conditions of nearby occupiers, combined with the site's good accessibility to sustainable transport options.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 36Policy 37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111
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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