Flat 1 & Flat 2, 109 Lyveden Road, London, SW17 9DT

Planning appeal 3363178 at Flat 1 & Flat 2, 109 Lyveden Road, London, SW17 9DT (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 27 August 2025 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: flood risk.

originally described as “retrospective application for sub division of granny annex to create two flats”

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Edwards J
Postcode: SW17 9DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

flood risk
the development's effect on the character and appearance of the area
its effect on living conditions at nearby residences including 109 Lyveden Road
whether the development provides satisfactory living conditions for occupiers
safety, security and crime prevention
the effect on biodiversity
the effects of the development on street parking and car usage

What decided it

The development fails to satisfy the flood risk sequential test required by LP policy F15.8 and the Framework, as no evidence demonstrates that reasonably available sites with lower flood risk could not accommodate the two flats.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP policy F15.8LP policy D12.1LP policy D12.3LP policy D12.4LP policy D12LP policy H11.1LP policy CC2.2LP policy T16.1LP policy T16.2LonP policy D3LonP policy D4LonP policy D6LonP policy D12LonP policy G6LonP policy T6LonP policy G5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 174Paragraph 176

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