Planning appeal decision
19 Olveston Walk, Carshalton, SM5 1EP
Planning appeal 3346584 at 19 Olveston Walk, Carshalton, SM5 1EP (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the host terrace and the street scene, which together form part of the St Helier Estate Area of Special Local Character.
the addition of a new 2-storey dwelling to the end of the terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- SM5 1EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the host terrace and the street scene, which together form part of the St Helier Estate Area of Special Local Character
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the St Helier Estate Area of Special Local Character or the host terrace, and would provide a valuable incremental addition to the Borough's housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 30Policy H1Policy H2Policy D3Creating Locally Distinctive Places SPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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