®Planning appeal decision
36 Biggin Ave, Mitcham, London, CR4 3HN
a ground floor part front extension and a side first floor extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the semi-detached pair, and the area
- The living conditions at 3 Camomile Avenue, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property, the semi-detached pair, and the locally distinctive area through its bulky form with large gables and raised roof, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits.
The limited public benefits of enhanced living conditions and provision of a lift for a disabled resident did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance of the host property, semi-detached pair, and the area.
Plan policies cited: Policy CS 14 of the Merton Core Strategy 2011, Policy DM D2 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014, Policy DM D3 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014, Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.