Planning appeal decision
15 Surrey Grove, Sutton, Carshalton, SM1 3PW
Planning appeal 6002673 at 15 Surrey Grove, Sutton, Carshalton, SM1 3PW (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Simms S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family dwellings in the Borough.
a single storey rear extension and change of use from Class C3 to Class C4 (small HMO)
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Simms S
- Postcode
- SM1 3PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family dwellings in the Borough
- effect on the living conditions of neighbours, having particular regard to noise, refuse and litter accumulation
- parking capacity and highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would harm the supply of family dwellings by converting to lower-quality HMO accommodation, contrary to the local plan's protection of residential accommodation types where need and quality are greater.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10Policy 29Policy 37
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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