205 London Road, MORDEN, SM4 5PT

Without planning permission and within the last four years: (i) the unauthorised erection of a rear roof extension on the Land; and (ii) the unauthorised erection of a single storey rear/side extension on the Land

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Bond V

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the character and appearance of the host property and area
the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook and natural light

What decided it

The dormer roof extension's incongruous top-heavy appearance and the single storey extension's oppressive effect on neighbouring properties' outlook, both conflicting with development plan policies on character, appearance and living conditions.

Plan policies cited: Merton Local Plan 2024 Policy D12.1, Merton Local Plan 2024 Policy D12.3, Merton Local Plan 2024 Policy D12.4, London Plan 2021 Policy D3, London Plan 2021 Policy D4

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