Planning appeal decision
217 Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DH
Planning appeal 3324350 at 217 Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DH (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 16 August 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having specific regard to street trees.
an application for a short frontage footway crossing (Vehicle Crossover)
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- CR4 1DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having specific regard to street trees
What decided it
The absence of any existing street tree of amenity value at the site meant there would be no harm to character and appearance from the proposed vehicular crossover.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy G7 of The London Plan 2021Policy CS13 of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning StrategyPolicy DMD2 of the Council's Sites and Policies PlanPolicy DMO2 of the Council's Sites and Policies Plan
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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