Planning appeal decision
2 Rutland Close, London, SW19 2EX
Planning appeal 3344046 at 2 Rutland Close, London, SW19 2EX (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 15 November 2024 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be granted planning permission by Article 3(1), Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO.
the erection of a single storey rear extension with the following dimensions: extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5.75m. The maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 2.65m. The height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 2.6m
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- SW19 2EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be granted planning permission by Article 3(1), Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO
- The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of all adjoining properties
What decided it
The proposal satisfies the GPDO permitted development conditions, particularly condition A.1(b) regarding curtilage coverage, and would not adversely affect the amenity of adjoining properties.
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