Planning appeal decision
21 Hawkes Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JJ
Planning appeal 3317907 at 21 Hawkes Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JJ (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 11 September 2023 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 19 Hawkes Road, with specific regard to outlook and levels of daylight and sunlight.
a ‘single storey ground floor extension 6m depth, 5.032m wide, flat roof height 3m from existing external floor level, 300mm parapet wall on top to height of 3.3m
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- CR4 3JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 19 Hawkes Road, with specific regard to outlook and levels of daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposal would have an unacceptable impact on the outlook of the occupiers of No. 19 due to the prominent and overbearing appearance of the large extension adjoining the narrow rear garden, thereby failing to comply with the limitations of the permitted development regime.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy DM 2Policy DM 3
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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