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Dismissed28 August 20253367501

16 Whitfield Court, Rear Of 508 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8DT

Planning appeal 3367501 at 16 Whitfield Court, Rear Of 508 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8DT (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings.

described in the application form as “Redevelopment of an existing single storey dwelling to create a modern two storey home”

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Shrimplin R
Postcode
SW20 8DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings
  • The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing impact on neighbours' outlook or by intrusion on their privacy)

What decided it

The bulk and visual intrusiveness of the proposed two-storey building would undermine the subservient character of Whitfield Court and have an overbearing impact on neighbours' outlook, outweighing the benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D12.3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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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