Planning appeal decision
9 Beddington Gardens, Wallington, SM6 0HU
Planning appeal 3318740 at 9 Beddington Gardens, Wallington, SM6 0HU (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
the construction of a new third floor to create a 1 bedroom apartment
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Billings C
- Postcode
- SM6 0HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
- Whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for the future occupiers, having particular regard to the size of the proposed apartment
What decided it
The proposed development would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area and would fail to provide suitable living conditions due to inadequate floor-to-ceiling heights.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local PlanPolicy 9 of the Sutton Local PlanPolicy D6 of the London PlanLondon Borough of Sutton Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 14
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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