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Dismissed28 January 20253347309

Land At Falcourt Close, Sutton , Surrey, SM1 2RQ

Planning appeal 3347309 at Land At Falcourt Close, Sutton , Surrey, SM1 2RQ (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on trees.

described on the application form as “demolition of garages and erection of 2 dwellings with associated landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
SM1 2RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on trees
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, light and external amenity space
  • the effect on biodiversity
  • whether the proposal would include adequate surface water drainage

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers of Unit B, particularly due to the relationship between the dwelling and mature trees causing shading and safety concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy G7London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy G6London Plan Policy SI 12London Plan Policy SI 13Local Plan Policy 1Local Plan Policy 9Local Plan Policy 26Local Plan Policy 28Local Plan Policy 32Local Plan Policy 37

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