Akal Computer Systems Ltd, Akal House 54A Longthornton Road, London, SW16 5QD

Planning appeal 3368473 at Akal Computer Systems Ltd, Akal House 54A Longthornton Road, London, SW16 5QD (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 24 November 2025 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Pavilion Court with regard to light.

demolition of existing Class E building and erection of part single, part two, part three storey building comprising 5 flats (2 x 1 bed flats and 3 x studio flats)

Authority: London Borough of Merton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Reid L
Postcode: SW16 5QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Pavilion Court with regard to light
Whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with regard to cycle facilities, light and outlook
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through significant daylight reduction and would provide inadequate accommodation for future occupiers, particularly regarding light and cycle storage facilities, which together outweigh the housing supply benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D12.3Policy T5Policy T16.2Policy D7Policy D3Policy D4Policy D8Policy D12.2Policy H1Policy H2

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