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Allowed24 March 20253339774

Orion House , 3 Cranbrook Road , Merton, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HD

Planning appeal 3339774 at Orion House , 3 Cranbrook Road , Merton, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HD (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 24 March 2025 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area.

the part retrospective/ proposed introduction of external balustrade 1.7m obscure glazed glass screens to the rear of the third floor

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lo S
Postcode
SW19 4HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to privacy for Appeal A and privacy, noise and disturbance for Appeal B

What decided it

The diverse character of the surrounding area with varied fenestration styles and the rear placement of the screens meant they would not have an unacceptable effect on character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS 14 of the LDF Core Planning Strategy 2011Policy DM D2 of the Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps 2014Policy DM D3 of the Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Maps 2014

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