®Planning appeal decision
75 Cavendish Road, Colliers Wood, Merton, London, SW19 2EY
the demolition of existing bungalow and detached garage and erection of a 2-storey building with accommodation within roof space to create 7 self-contained flats (1 x 3 bed, 2 x 2 bed, 4 x 1 bed) with associated amenity space, cycle store and bin enclosure
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of Nos 27-33 Norfolk Road, with regard to outlook
- whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to privacy
- whether the proposed development would deliver biodiversity net gain
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery, even under the tilted balance.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the policies of the Framework as a whole, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11, 8
Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy CS14, Policy DM D2, Policy T6, Policy G6
Judgments cited: Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd vs Secretary of State for the Environment [JPL, 1982, P37]
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.