Planning appeal decision
16 Stoneleigh Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8XX
Planning appeal 3359394 at 16 Stoneleigh Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8XX (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 23 April 2025 by Inspector Thomas 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 and surrounding area.
the erection of a first floor side extension, alteration to the first floor flank roof from flat to pitched and alteration of the ground floor rear roof from flat to pitched. S
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- KT4 8XX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed pitched roof on the side extension would unduly close visual gaps characteristic of the street and result in an appearance that fails to appear subordinate to the main dwelling, thereby harming the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area contrary to local plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Supplementary Planning Document 4 'Design of Residential Extensions'
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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