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Dismissed18 November 20253372904

117 Cambridge Road, London, SW20 0PU

Planning appeal 3372904 at 117 Cambridge Road, London, SW20 0PU (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 18 November 2025 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings.

two-storey side extension; single-storey rear extension; alterations to rear dormer; installation of rooflights at the front and rear roof; and erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones GP
Postcode
SW20 0PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings
  • the living conditions of the residents of 115 Cambridge Road with particular reference to light and visual impact

What decided it

The closure of the distinguishing gap between the properties at first floor and roof level would create a terracing effect that would significantly harm the character and appearance of the locality and create an oppressive visual impact on the neighbours' living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D12.3Policy D12.4Policy D3 of the London Plan

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