Full / Other Planning at 24 Hillcross Avenue, Morden, Surrey, Merton, SM4 4EA, received 7 Aug 2024 — refused on 2 Sep 2024 (delegated, Rebecca Martin-Fraser).
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?
ERECTION OF A ROOF EXTENSION, ALTERATION OF WINDOW IN REAR AND SIDE ELEVATION AND REMOVAL OF CHIMNEY.
The proposed rear dormer, due to its lack of setback from the eaves results in a visually intrusive,
bulky, incongruous and unsympathetic form of development that would harm the character and
appearance of host dwellinghouse and the visual amenity of the locality. The proposal is therefore
contrary to policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan 2021, policies DMD2, DMD3 and DMD4 of The
Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014, and policies CS14 of the LBM Core Strategy 2011.
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INFORMATIVE
Should the applicant wish to submit a subsequent application it is recommended ensure section
drawings and proposed material detailing is included
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The proposed rear dormer, due to its lack of setback from the eaves results in a visually intrusive,
bulky, incongruous and unsympathetic form of development that would harm the character and
appearance of host dwellinghouse and the visual amenity of the locality. The proposal is therefore
contrary to policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan 2021, policies DMD2, DMD3 and DMD4 of The
Merton Sites and Policies Plan 2014, and policies CS14 of the LBM Core Strategy 2011.
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INFORMATIVE
Should the applicant wish to submit a subsequent application it is recommended ensure section
drawings and proposed material detailing is included
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.