®Planning appeal decision
75 Cavendish Road, Colliers Wood, Merton, London, SW19 2EY
Planning appeal 3333009 at 75 Cavendish Road, Colliers Wood, Merton, London, SW19 2EY (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 24 July 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- SW19 2EY
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy CS14Policy DM D2Policy T6Policy G6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 8
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd vs Secretary of State for the Environment [JPL, 1982, P37]
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.