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Allowed20 December 20233327376

43 South Drive, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7PH

Planning appeal 3327376 at 43 South Drive, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7PH (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 20 December 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal proposal is an appropriate form of development having regard to Policies 7, 9 and 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.

the erection of a detached single storey building at the rear to provide ancillary Granny Annex accommodation

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
SM2 7PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal proposal is an appropriate form of development having regard to Policies 7, 9 and 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018
  • Whether the height of the building would be subordinate to the host dwelling and thereby in keeping with the character and scale of development of the surrounding area

What decided it

The building's subordinate design, reduced height of 4 metres, and lack of independent vehicular access, combined with established case law permitting Granny Annexes with separate facilities, demonstrated the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7Policy 9Policy 28

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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