Planning appeal decision
17 Ash Close, Carshalton, SM5 2AJ
Planning appeal 3372004 at 17 Ash Close, Carshalton, SM5 2AJ (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the area around Ash Close.
the erection of a first-floor side extension and a single-storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- SM5 2AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the area around Ash Close
What decided it
The end-terraced location of the property with significant space to neighbouring properties beyond the site boundary means the extension would not be a prominent feature in the streetscene and would not conflict with Policy 28 or the SPD guidance on residential extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Design of Residential Extensions SPD
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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