Planning appeal decision
58 Pepys Road, West Wimbledon, London, SW20 8PF
Planning appeal 3321920 at 58 Pepys Road, West Wimbledon, London, SW20 8PF (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
front, part width dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- SW20 8PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would be a proportionate, sympathetic and high-quality addition that would sit comfortably on the front elevation and successfully integrate with the host property and surrounding area, in accordance with design and heritage policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS14DM D2DM D3DM D4D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 44
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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