Planning appeal decision
33 Florence Avenue, Morden, SM4 6EX
Planning appeal 3340432 at 33 Florence Avenue, Morden, SM4 6EX (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 15 July 2024 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pearce J
- Postcode
- SM4 6EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed roof form, whilst differing from the approved scheme, would present a pitched roof to the front that blends with other roof forms in the area, and the proximity to neighbouring dwellings would obscure the bulk and side elevations, limiting visual impact on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS14 of the London Borough of Merton 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
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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