Planning appeal decision
Red Studios, Elm Grove, Wimbledon, SW19 4BX
Planning appeal 3359420 at Red Studios, Elm Grove, Wimbledon, SW19 4BX (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining dwellings, with particular regard to outlook, natural light and noise disturbance.
the erection of an additional floor providing Class E office space above the existing four storey office building
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SW19 4BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining dwellings, with particular regard to outlook, natural light and noise disturbance
- Car parking stress in the area
What decided it
The proposal would have an unacceptable effect on the living conditions of adjoining dwellings through loss of light, outlook and increased noise disturbance, and would create unacceptable car parking stress in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- MLP Policies D12.3MLP Policies D12.4MLP Policies T16.3MLP Policies T16.4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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