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Dismissed6 February 20266001539

The Anchorage, Medland Close, Wallington, SM6 7BH

Planning appeal 6001539 at The Anchorage, Medland Close, Wallington, SM6 7BH (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comply with Policy 10 of the Sutton Local Plan and provide "better designed and high quality" housing.

the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two attached single storey dwellings with loft accommodation, refuse storage and parking to the front and solar panels

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
SM6 7BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would comply with Policy 10 of the Sutton Local Plan and provide "better designed and high quality" housing
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the design, scale and appearance of the roof level
  • Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupiers in terms of external amenity space
  • The effect of the development on carbon emissions, flood risk and biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area through its visually intrusive and dominant design, scale and massing, conflicting with Local Plan Policy 28 and London Plan Policy D3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 10Policy 28Policy 9Policy 31Policy 32Policy 33London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6Hackbridge and Beddington Corner Neighbourhood Plan Policy H&BEP1

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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