Marian Court, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, London, SM1 2SB

Planning appeal 3350795 at Marian Court, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, London, SM1 2SB (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 27 March 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building and the area.

the erection of a one storey upwards extension (alterations to the roof) on the three, three storey blocks of flats. The proposal will facilitate the provision of 14 additional self-contained flats following the removal of the existing flat roof to a mansard roof that will provide habitable accommodation

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: SM1 2SB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building and the area

What decided it

The proposal would harm the external appearance of the building and the area by introducing a bulky, incongruous roof form with inconsistent fenestration that would conflict with paragraph A.2.(1)(e) of the GPDO and the Framework's design requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 125Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
Judgments: CAB Housing Ltd v SSLUHC & Broxbourne BC (2023)

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