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Dismissed23 October 20266006717

71 Leamington Avenue, Morden, SM4 4DQ

Planning appeal 6006717 at 71 Leamington Avenue, Morden, SM4 4DQ (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of an outbuilding and erection of a new 2-bedroom 3- person flat

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
SM4 4DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with specific regard to outlook and private outdoor amenity space
  • whether the proposed development would adequately minimise greenhouse gas emissions

What decided it

The cumulative adverse effects on character and appearance and living conditions of future occupants substantially outweigh the moderate benefit of delivering one dwelling where the Council can demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The moderate positive weight of housing delivery was substantially outweighed by the significant negative weight of policy conflicts relating to character and appearance and living conditions of future occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6Merton Local Plan Policy D12.3Merton Local Plan Policy H11.1Merton Local Plan Policy CC2.2

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