Planning appeal decision
Flat 4, Belmont House, 138 Burdon Lane, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7DA
Planning appeal 3338649 at Flat 4, Belmont House, 138 Burdon Lane, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7DA (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 29 July 2024 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 4 is necessary and reasonable to safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy.
Erection of rear/flank dormer extensions and installation of a flank rooflight and removal of the rear/flank chimney stack
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- SM2 7DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether condition 4 is necessary and reasonable to safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed windows without obscure glazing would harmfully overlook the rear garden of the neighbouring property at 136 Burdon Lane, conflicting with Policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018, making condition 4 necessary and reasonable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018
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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