Planning appeal decision
5 Arundel Avenue, Morden, SM4 4DR
Planning appeal 3353158 at 5 Arundel Avenue, Morden, SM4 4DR (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part, and the street scene of Arundel Avenue.
the erection of a part two/part single storey side & single storey rear extension and the erection of a hip to gable rear dormer roof extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- SM4 4DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the terrace of which it forms part, and the street scene of Arundel Avenue
What decided it
The cumulative effect of the already approved extensions with the addition of the first-floor side extension would be harmfully prejudicial to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the terrace, and the street scene of Arundel Avenue.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM D2Policy DM D3Policy CS14
- 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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