®Planning appeal decision
16 Seely Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9QR
Planning appeal 3318617 at 16 Seely Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9QR (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on living conditions for potential occupiers.
rear single story extension under permitted development. Change of use from C3 dwelling houses one unit to C3 dwelling house two units both with external amenities at rear
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- SW17 9QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on living conditions for potential occupiers
- Effect on the supply of family housing
- Parking provision
- Character and appearance of the area and the host property
- Living conditions for existing nearby residents
- Waste provision
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet minimum space standards for future occupiers, results in unacceptable loss of family housing without re-provision, and lacks adequate mechanisms to secure car-free and cycle parking compliance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy T5London Plan Policy H2London Plan Policy SI7London Plan Policy SI8Merton Core Planning Strategy Policy CS14Merton Core Planning Strategy Policy CS20Merton Core Planning Strategy Policy CS17Merton Sites and Policies Plan Policy DM D2Merton Sites and Policies Plan Policy DM D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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