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Dismissed12 December 20253368674

87 Waltham Road, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1PS

Planning appeal 3368674 at 87 Waltham Road, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1PS (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 12 December 2025 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a one-bedroom-end-terraced house following the demolition of the existing two-storey side extension

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
De Freitas Terceiro P
Postcode
SM5 1PS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would make adequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain
  • whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to private outdoor space

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposal's bulk, mass and siting, which would erode the spaciousness of the junction and disrupt the prevailing rhythm of terraced blocks with open corners.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy D6Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 28Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018) Policy 9

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