Planning application · Merton
22/P3065.
9 Steers Mead, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 3JX
Full / Other Planning at 9 Steers Mead, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 3JX, received 13 Oct 2022 — refused on 6 Jan 2023 (delegated, Sarah Muckian).
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Refused
Outcome
6 Jan 2023
12 wks
Decision time
4 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
21
Documents
21 linked
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Objections
not captured
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Merton planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF DETACHED TWO STOREY DWELLINGHOUSE (2b4p) WITH GARDEN AND OFF STREET PARKING SPACE.
Reference
22/P3065
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
CR4 3JX
Ward
Council
Received
13 Oct 2022
Validated
11 Nov 2022
Target date
6 Jan 2023
Decision date
6 Jan 2023
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decision Issued
Council register
Reference
22/P3065
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
CR4 3JX
Ward
Council
Received
13 Oct 2022
Validated
11 Nov 2022
Target date
6 Jan 2023
Decision date
6 Jan 2023
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decision Issued
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 6 Jan 2023, delegated decision by Sarah Muckian — 12 weeks from submission (4 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
13 Oct 2022
Application received
11 Nov 2022
Application validated
6 Jan 2023
Statutory target date
6 Jan 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · Sarah Muckian
13 Oct 2022
Application received
11 Nov 2022
Application validated
6 Jan 2023
Statutory target date
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6 Jan 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · Sarah Muckian
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed dwelling by reason of its design, scale, form and massing, would result in a visually
intrusive and bulky form of development; appearing as a prominently incongruous addition,
uncomfortably challenging streetviews to the detriment of the character and appearance of the
area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies D3 & D4 of the London Plan (2021), Policy CS
14 of the Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011) and Policies DM D2 of the Merton Sites and
Policies Plan (2014).
2
In the absence of details of cycle storage provision the proposal fails to provide a sustainable form
of development contrary to the London Plan (2021) Policy T5 and Merton's Core Strategy Policy
CS18.
3
In the absence of an air quality statement, the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the
development would be air quality neutral, thereby failing to comply with policy S1 of the London
Plan 2021.
4
By reason of combined siting and height and absence of a daylight/sunlight assessment, the
proposal results in a visually obtrusive, dominant and overbearing form of development that will
create an unacceptable sense of enclosure and result in overshadowing to the detriment of the
residential amenity of nearby occupants, in particular no. 9 Steers Mead and 1 Turner Avenue.
The scheme is contrary to, in particular, Policy DM D2 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan (2014).
5
In the absence of a parking survey to demonstrate there is capacity in the locality to accommodate
the displaced off-street parking to no. 9 Steers Mead, the proposal will increase parking stress level
and adversely impact on the free flow of traffic in the locality to the detriment of highway and
pedestrian safety. The scheme is contrary to, in particular, policy DM T2 of the Merton Sites and
Policies Plan (2014).
New Neighbour Notification Householder Prior Approval
6
By reason of insufficient floor to ceiling height, the scheme represents over-intensification and over-
development of the site that would result in sub-standard living conditions and environment, to the
detriment of the amenities of future occupiers. The development would thereby be contrary to, in
particular, policy D6 of the London Plan 2021 and the Technical Housing Standards - Nationally
Described Space Standard (March 2015).
1
The proposed dwelling by reason of its design, scale, form and massing, would result in a visually
intrusive and bulky form of development; appearing as a prominently incongruous addition,
uncomfortably challenging streetviews to the detriment of the character and appearance of the
area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies D3 & D4 of the London Plan (2021), Policy CS
14 of the Merton LDF Core Planning Strategy (2011) and Policies DM D2 of the Merton Sites and
Policies Plan (2014).
2
In the absence of details of cycle storage provision the proposal fails to provide a sustainable form
of development contrary to the London Plan (2021) Policy T5 and Merton's Core Strategy Policy
CS18.
3
In the absence of an air quality statement, the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the
development would be air quality neutral, thereby failing to comply with policy S1 of the London
Plan 2021.
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4
By reason of combined siting and height and absence of a daylight/sunlight assessment, the
proposal results in a visually obtrusive, dominant and overbearing form of development that will
create an unacceptable sense of enclosure and result in overshadowing to the detriment of the
residential amenity of nearby occupants, in particular no. 9 Steers Mead and 1 Turner Avenue.
The scheme is contrary to, in particular, Policy DM D2 of the Merton Sites and Policies Plan (2014).
5
In the absence of a parking survey to demonstrate there is capacity in the locality to accommodate
the displaced off-street parking to no. 9 Steers Mead, the proposal will increase parking stress level
and adversely impact on the free flow of traffic in the locality to the detriment of highway and
pedestrian safety. The scheme is contrary to, in particular, policy DM T2 of the Merton Sites and
Policies Plan (2014).
New Neighbour Notification Householder Prior Approval
6
By reason of insufficient floor to ceiling height, the scheme represents over-intensification and over-
development of the site that would result in sub-standard living conditions and environment, to the
detriment of the amenities of future occupiers. The development would thereby be contrary to, in
particular, policy D6 of the London Plan 2021 and the Technical Housing Standards - Nationally
Described Space Standard (March 2015).
Policies cited
D3D4CS14D2T5CS18S1T2D6
Public response
Comment counts were not captured for this application.
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.