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Dismissed19 November 20243344676

55 Crossway, London, SW20 9HZ

Planning appeal 3344676 at 55 Crossway, London, SW20 9HZ (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the risk of flooding within the functional floodplain in the locality.

for the erection of a two storey side extension

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
SW20 9HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the risk of flooding within the functional floodplain in the locality

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that the proposal would have an acceptable impact on flood risk within the functional floodplain due to missing site and floor level information and uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM F1DM F2CS16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 165Paragraph 173Paragraph 174

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