®Planning appeal decision
26 Marlowe Square , London, CR4 1DT
Planning appeal 3362545 at 26 Marlowe Square , London, CR4 1DT (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 29 January 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- CR4 1DT
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D12.1Policy D12.3Policy D12.4Policy D3Policy D4Policy CC2.1Policy CC2.2Policy CC2.3Policy CC2.4Policy CC2.6Policy H11.1Policy P15.10Policy SI1Policy D12Policy D8Policy T6.1
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.