®Planning appeal decision
23 Russell Road, Micham , CR4 3AP
the erection of a two-storey side extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Russell M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area through its disproportionate width, stepped roof profile, contemporary detailing, and congested relationship with neighbouring properties, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design and respect for local context.
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach) of the London Plan (2021), Policy CS 14 (Design) of the London Borough of Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011), Policy DM D2 (Design considerations in all developments) of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan (2014), Policy DM D3 (Alterations and extensions to existing buildings) of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan (2014)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.