Planning appeal decision
202 Buckland Way, Worcester Park, KT4 8NP
Planning appeal 3320695 at 202 Buckland Way, Worcester Park, KT4 8NP (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.
Conversion of loft space involving raising of ridge height, a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- KT4 8NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would disrupt the established staggered ridge line pattern of the terrace and appear incongruous within the neighbourhood, with the rear dormer lacking subservience and dominating the roof in a manner harmful to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018Supplementary Planning Document 4 'Design of Residential Extensions' (2006)
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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