Planning appeal decision
37 Camberley Avenue, London, SW20 0BG
Planning appeal 3323248 at 37 Camberley Avenue, London, SW20 0BG (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 18 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.
erection of a part single storey and part two storey rear extensions, enlargement of existing rear dormer extension and insertion of new side door
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- SW20 0BG
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
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The modest scale, sympathetic design with pitched roof and lower eaves, matching materials, and compliance with the 450 rule for neighbour relationships demonstrated that the extensions would integrate well with the host property and cause no harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS14DM D2DM D3D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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