®Planning appeal decision
10 - 11 The Market Wrythe Lane, Carshalton SM5 1AG, SM5 1AG
Planning appeal 6002792 at 10 - 11 The Market Wrythe Lane, Carshalton SM5 1AG, SM5 1AG (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 8 April 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers in units 5 and 6, with regard to the provision of natural light and outlook.
extension to create a second floor (rear elevation) to form two apartments
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burch S
- Postcode
- SM5 1AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers in units 5 and 6, with regard to the provision of natural light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed flats would fail to provide acceptable levels of outlook for future occupiers due to the predominantly obscurely glazed windows with only narrow top openings, contrary to Policy 9 of the Sutton Local Plan and Policy D6 of the London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021
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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