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Dismissed27 October 20253361565

7 Watery Lane, London, SW20 9AA

Planning appeal 3361565 at 7 Watery Lane, London, SW20 9AA (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 27 October 2025 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the area, having particular regard to the John Innes Merton Park Conservation Area.

retention of replacement windows, front garden pavement and utility housing in front garden

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
SW20 9AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the area, having particular regard to the John Innes Merton Park Conservation Area
  • whether the development includes effective provision for drainage of surface water run-off and whether it would exacerbate flood risk off-site

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the replacement windows, hardstanding, and meter box enclosure, which was not outweighed by the unsubstantiated claimed benefits.

What the Inspector cited

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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