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Allowed20 August 20253353771

26a-28 St Dunstan's Hill, Cheam, London, SM11 2EU

Planning appeal 3353771 at 26a-28 St Dunstan's Hill, Cheam, London, SM11 2EU (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 20 August 2025 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of employment land to meet current and future demand.

the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a part 1, part 3 storey building, comprising Use Class E (retail) commercial space at ground floor and 3 self - contained residential units above, together with amenity space, provision of refuse storage and ca r parking to the front

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
SM11 2EU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the supply of employment land to meet current and future demand
  • the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appellant's evidence of 18 months' marketing of the commercial property, exceeding the 12-month requirement in Policy 14, demonstrated lack of demand for commercial use and justified the loss of employment land.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 14Policy 28Policy 31Policy 33

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