Planning appeal decision
23 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3AX
Planning appeal 3345648 at 23 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3AX (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 12 March 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted are acceptable having regard to the character and appearance of the Carshalton Village Conservation Area.
an application to clear condition 1 (Scheme of works) and 2 (Cycle storage) of appeal reference: APP/P5870/C/21/3289021
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- SM5 3AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the details submitted are acceptable having regard to the character and appearance of the Carshalton Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The detailed submissions provided with the appeal, including technical specifications, material samples, and comprehensive drawings, adequately demonstrated that the proposed works would conserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Carshalton Village Conservation Area in compliance with Policies 28 and 30 of the Sutton Local Plan and Section 16 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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