®Planning appeal decision
26 Ridgway Place, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4EP
Planning appeal 3338969 at 26 Ridgway Place, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4EP (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 3 December 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 24 Ridgway Place with regard to outlook.
demolition of existing dwelling for replacement dwelling including a basement
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- SW19 4EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 24 Ridgway Place with regard to outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through a dominating and overbearing impact on outlook, and would harm the character and appearance of the area through its obtrusive scale and bulk in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM D2Policy CS14
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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