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Notice varied and upheld11 March 20263332959

205 London Road, Morden, SM4 5PT

Planning appeal 3332959 at 205 London Road, Morden, SM4 5PT (London Borough of Merton) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 March 2026 by Inspector Bond V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the host property and area.

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
Postcode
SM4 5PT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Merton Local Plan 2024 Policy D12.1Merton Local Plan 2024 Policy D12.3Merton Local Plan 2024 Policy D12.4London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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