Planning appeal decision
58 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5LB
Planning appeal 3322917 at 58 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5LB (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the host property.
the erection of a single storey rear/ side extension with new front door
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- SM4 5LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the host property
What decided it
The single storey subservient nature of the extension and the limited additional depth of the side element beyond the previously approved scheme meant the development would not harmfully affect the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy CS14Policy DM D2Policy DM D3
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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