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Notice varied and upheld23 April 20253323766

31 Stanford Way, Streatham, London, SW16 4HF

Planning appeal 3323766 at 31 Stanford Way, Streatham, London, SW16 4HF (London Borough of Merton) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 April 2025 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties with specific regard to visual intrusion and noise disturbance.

Without planning permission, the installation of French doors leading to the first floor flat roof, creating a roof terrace on the land

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
SW16 4HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties with specific regard to visual intrusion and noise disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through significant loss of privacy and potential noise disturbance from the roof terrace use outweighs any benefits to the appellant's property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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