Planning appeal decision
136 Grove Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 2DF
Planning appeal 6006764 at 136 Grove Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 2DF (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 27 July 2026 by Inspector M Russell, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Landseer Road Conservation Area.
erection of a single-storey front porch and rear extension with roof light and patio and upgrade to external finishes
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- M Russell
- Postcode
- SM1 2DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Landseer Road Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of 134 Grove Road and 138 Grove Road, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The first floor side extension and porch would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, causing less than substantial harm to the heritage asset that is not outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031 (2018)Supplementary Planning Document 4 'Design of Residential Extensions'
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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