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Dismissed19 October 20266002198

103 Marlow Drive, North Cheam, SM3 9BD

Planning appeal 6002198 at 103 Marlow Drive, North Cheam, SM3 9BD (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

extensions to existing property and alterations to form new semi- detached dwelling house

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
SM3 9BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • carbon emissions, drainage and water efficiency
  • highway safety

What decided it

The cramped appearance of the proposed dwelling caused harm to character and appearance that conflicted with paragraph 1 of Policy DP3 of the Framework, and when assessed against paragraph 2.c. of Policy S4, the benefits of the scheme were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects.

applying Policy S4 of the Framework, the benefits of one additional dwelling and modest economic advantages were attributed substantial weight, but the Inspector concluded that these benefits would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects on character and appearance and the failure to comply with sustainable drainage and carbon emissions policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 31 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 32 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 33 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 36 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 1 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D3 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy D4 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy SI2 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy SI12 of the London Plan (March 2021)Policy T4 of the London Plan (March 2021)
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S3Policy S4Policy DP3Policy L2Policy L3Policy CC3Policy F8

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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