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Dismissed12 May 20266003125

The Bungalow, 197 Sandy Lane, Cheam, SM2 7EU

Planning appeal 6003125 at The Bungalow, 197 Sandy Lane, Cheam, SM2 7EU (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 12 May 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity.

demolition of existing building and erection of 2 detached two storey dwellings with habitable roofspace, formation of a new vehicular access and parking to front and new boundary treatment

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Everitt E
Postcode
SM2 7EU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
  • the effect of the proposed development on the provision of social and community infrastructure

What decided it

The proposal would have a harmful effect on biodiversity due to inadequate ecological assessment of bat roosting potential in trees proposed for removal, which conflicts with Policy 26 of the Local Plan and Policy G6 of the London Plan and cannot be outweighed by the moderate benefits to housing supply.

The moderate benefits of housing delivery on previously developed land and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to biodiversity arising from inadequate ecological assessment and the failure to demonstrate that impacts on protected species could be properly managed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G6 of the London PlanPolicy 26 of the Local PlanPolicy 21 of the Local PlanPolicy 22 of the Local PlanPolicy S5 of the London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 73Paragraph 187Paragraph 192

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