®Planning appeal decision
26 Marlowe Square , London, CR4 1DT
part single storey / part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension, rear roof extension, conversion of house into five self-contained flats (1 x 3-bed, 3 x 2- bed, 1 x 1-bed/1-Person) all with access to outside amenity, secure cycle/refuse storage and off- street parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Everitt E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 25 Marlowe Square, with particular reference to outlook
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision regarding ventilation and overheating
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for energy efficiency
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for affordable housing
- the effect of the proposed development on air quality
- whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for fire safety
- the effect of the proposed access on highway safety
What decided it
The substantial scale and prominence of the proposed rear extension would harmfully dominate the existing building and appear incongruous in the street scene, conflicting with development plan policies on character and appearance.
Plan policies cited: Policy D12.1, Policy D12.3, Policy D12.4, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy CC2.1, Policy CC2.2, Policy CC2.3, Policy CC2.4, Policy CC2.6, Policy H11.1, Policy P15.10, Policy SI1, Policy D12, Policy D8, Policy T6.1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.