Planning appeal decision
43 Rectory Lane, Wallington, SM6 8DX
Planning appeal 3315466 at 43 Rectory Lane, Wallington, SM6 8DX (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 31 July 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby the character and appearance of the neighbouring terrace.
retention of a part one, part two-storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- SM6 8DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby the character and appearance of the neighbouring terrace
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of numbers 42 and 44 Rectory Lane in terms of its potential impact on outlook, privacy and light
What decided it
The subservient design of the extensions, combined with the ability to condition privacy screening and boundary treatment, meant the development would not harm the character and appearance of the terrace or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 29Mayor of London Plan Policy D12
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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