Planning appeal decision
74 Park Hill Road, Wallington, SM6 0RQ
Planning appeal 3317467 at 74 Park Hill Road, Wallington, SM6 0RQ (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Beeby C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the Woodcote Avenue Area of Special Local Character non-designated heritage asset and its effect on trees.
the erection of 1no. 3 bedroom dwelling with associated access and landscaping works
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Beeby C
- Postcode
- SM6 0RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the Woodcote Avenue Area of Special Local Character non-designated heritage asset and its effect on trees
- Whether the proposed development would incorporate satisfactory sustainable drainage, water efficiency and carbon emissions measures
- Whether development plan policy provides support for the proposed development's location
- The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the Area of Special Local Character through effects on important trees and loss of rear garden land, combined with failure to demonstrate satisfactory sustainable drainage measures, outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 13Policy 30Policy D3Policy 32Policy SI 13Policy SI 12Policy SI 5Policy 33Policy 31Policy SI 2Policy H1Policy H2Policy 26
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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