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Dismissed18 February 20253350274

8 Bayham Road, Morden, SM45JQ

Planning appeal 3350274 at 8 Bayham Road, Morden, SM45JQ (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 18 February 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is permitted development under the terms of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (GPDO).

6m single storey rear extension incorporating new patio doors, window and roof lights

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Cowley R
Postcode
SM4 5JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal is permitted development under the terms of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (GPDO)

What decided it

Prior approval cannot be granted for development that has already commenced, regardless of whether it is wholly or partially completed.

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