Planning appeal decision
3 Bramley Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7LR
Planning appeal 3351068 at 3 Bramley Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7LR (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2025 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on protected species.
‘Lower ground extension below patio. 3.5m ground floor pitched roof rear extension with 2 x skylights, rear doors and large window and internal alterations. First Floor Extension above existing ground floor porch with internal alterations. Loft conversion with adjustment to roof form and two characterful rear dormer windows to rear hip and skylight above flat part of roof.’
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Parker R
- Postcode
- SM2 7LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on protected species
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 1 and 5 Bramley Road with particular regard to daylight, sunlight and privacy
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The absence of an ecological survey to rule out potential harm to protected species (bats) and the harmful overlooking impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at no 5 Bramley Road rendered the proposal unacceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS3DM4DM10DM9CS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 187Paragraph 193
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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