®Planning appeal decision
Woodcote House, 167 Sandy Lane South, Wallington, SM6 9NP
Planning appeal 3333789 at Woodcote House, 167 Sandy Lane South, Wallington, SM6 9NP (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 25 October 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, 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 having particular regard to the plot size, proportions of the dwelling and design of the rear elevation.
to demolish an existing detached single storey garage and replace with a new five bedroomed detached family dwelling with associated landscaping and parking provision. This will involve the subdivision of an existing plot into two. The existing dropped kerb will be retained for vehicular access from Sandy Lane South and will be shared between both the host and new dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- SM6 9NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area having particular regard to the plot size, proportions of the dwelling and design of the rear elevation
- whether adequate and sufficient vehicle parking space is available for the existing and proposed dwellings
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would respect local character and context while providing adequate parking provision, thereby according with the development plan with no material considerations indicating otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D12Policy G6Policy 28Policy 37Appendix 11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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