Planning appeal decision
1 Castle Way, Wimbledon, SW19 5JN
Planning appeal 3336858 at 1 Castle Way, Wimbledon, SW19 5JN (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 7 October 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.
Demolition of existing detached single family dwelling of existing detached single family dwellings and replacement with two new semi-detached five bedroom dwellings. Bin and cycle stores without complying with condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/P2922, dated 29 July 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- SW19 5JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
What decided it
The flat roof design would be incompatible with the prevalent peaked gable characteristic of the local area and would create a bulky, top-heavy form harmful to the visual proportions and character of the dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS14 of the Core Strategy 2011Policy DM D2 of the Site and Policies Plan 2014Policy DM D3 of the Site and Policies Plan 2014
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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