®Planning appeal decision
East Lodge Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EG
Planning appeal 3339666 at East Lodge Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EG (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 14 November 2024 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Mitcham Cricket Conservation Area (CA), within which the site sits.
demolition of existing two-storey building and erection of two-storey building with roof accommodation consisting of 6 self-contained flats (1 x 4- bed, 2 x 3-bed, 2 x 2-bed, 1 x 1-bed) all with private outside amenity space and access to secure/enclosed cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- CR4 4EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Mitcham Cricket Conservation Area (CA), within which the site sits
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties with regard to privacy, outlook, light and noise
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision for car-free development
- whether the proposal would provide suitable cycle and bin storage
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for the impacts and risks of flooding
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area character and appearance, combined with unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions, inadequate car-free provision, unsuitable cycle and bin storage design, and unaddressed groundwater flooding risk, collectively outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 125
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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