Planning application · Sutton
DM2022/00006.
39 Oldfields Road Sutton SM1 2NB
Full / Other Planning at 39 Oldfields Road Sutton SM1 2NB, received 4 Jan 2022 — refused on 20 Apr 2022 (delegated, Ben Rochford).
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Refused
Outcome
20 Apr 2022
15 wks
Decision time
7 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
14
Documents
14 linked
4
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Sutton 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 two two storey semi-detached dwellings to the rear of No. 39 with vehicular access from Willow Walk, refuse and cycle stores and parking at front.
Reference
DM2022/00006
Type
Full Application
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SM1 2NB
Ward
Council
Received
4 Jan 2022
Validated
23 Feb 2022
Target date
8 Apr 2022
Decision date
20 Apr 2022
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Application Refused
Council register
Reference
DM2022/00006
Type
Full Application
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SM1 2NB
Ward
Council
Received
4 Jan 2022
Validated
23 Feb 2022
Target date
8 Apr 2022
Decision date
20 Apr 2022
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Application Refused
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Sutton portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 20 Apr 2022, delegated decision by Ben Rochford — 15 weeks from submission (7 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
4 Jan 2022
Application received
23 Feb 2022
Application validated
8 Apr 2022
Statutory target date
20 Apr 2022
Delegated decision: Refused · Ben Rochford
4 Jan 2022
Application received
23 Feb 2022
Application validated
8 Apr 2022
Statutory target date
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20 Apr 2022
Delegated decision: Refused · Ben Rochford
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed development would fail to respond to the established street layout and the level of
intensification of this small site would not be a suitable size within the location, appearing as an
overdevelopment of the constricted plot, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area, and
causing harm to the amenities of occupants at 37 and 39 Oldfields Road. The proposal is therefore
unacceptable in principle, contrary to policies H1, H2 and D3 of the London Plan 2021 and policies 1 and
13 of the Sutton local Plan 2018.
2
The proposed development would result in an overdevelopment of a constricted site and would fail
to respect the prevailing pattern of development to the detriment of the character and appearance of the
area, also being of poor design at roof level with an unsympathetic roof shape and box-like rear dormers.
The proposal would therefore be contrary to policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan 2021, policy 28 of the
Sutton Local Plan 2018 and SPD14 'Creating Locally Distinctive Places'.
3
The proposed development, given the height of the proposed semi-pair, the modest separation
distance maintained between this pair and the rear elevation and amenity area of 37 and 39 Oldfields
Road, and that the new rear elevation faces directly on to No.37's rear amenity area with minimal screening
due to window heights, would adversely affect the amenities of 37 and 39 Oldfields Road in terms of a loss
of outlook, creating a sense of enclosure and appearing overbearing, as well as a loss of privacy due to
direct overlooking. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.
4
Without evidence to the contrary, the application has failed to provide evidence that the proposal will
provide a satisfactory reduction in carbon emissions, sustainable drainage measures and water efficiency
measures. As such, the application would be contrary to Policies SI 2, SI 4, SI 5, SI 12, SI 13 of the London
Plan 2021 and Policies 31, 32 and 33 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.
5
The proposal involves the loss of a large area of grassland and without evidence to the contrary in
the form of a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment it is considered that the proposal fails to demonstrate
evidence of conservation and preservation of existing biodiversity contrary to policy 26 of the Sutton Local
Plan 2018.
1
The proposed development would fail to respond to the established street layout and the level of
intensification of this small site would not be a suitable size within the location, appearing as an
overdevelopment of the constricted plot, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area, and
causing harm to the amenities of occupants at 37 and 39 Oldfields Road. The proposal is therefore
unacceptable in principle, contrary to policies H1, H2 and D3 of the London Plan 2021 and policies 1 and
13 of the Sutton local Plan 2018.
2
The proposed development would result in an overdevelopment of a constricted site and would fail
to respect the prevailing pattern of development to the detriment of the character and appearance of the
area, also being of poor design at roof level with an unsympathetic roof shape and box-like rear dormers.
The proposal would therefore be contrary to policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan 2021, policy 28 of the
Sutton Local Plan 2018 and SPD14 'Creating Locally Distinctive Places'.
3
The proposed development, given the height of the proposed semi-pair, the modest separation
distance maintained between this pair and the rear elevation and amenity area of 37 and 39 Oldfields
Road, and that the new rear elevation faces directly on to No.37's rear amenity area with minimal screening
due to window heights, would adversely affect the amenities of 37 and 39 Oldfields Road in terms of a loss
of outlook, creating a sense of enclosure and appearing overbearing, as well as a loss of privacy due to
direct overlooking. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.
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4
Without evidence to the contrary, the application has failed to provide evidence that the proposal will
provide a satisfactory reduction in carbon emissions, sustainable drainage measures and water efficiency
measures. As such, the application would be contrary to Policies SI 2, SI 4, SI 5, SI 12, SI 13 of the London
Plan 2021 and Policies 31, 32 and 33 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.
5
The proposal involves the loss of a large area of grassland and without evidence to the contrary in
the form of a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment it is considered that the proposal fails to demonstrate
evidence of conservation and preservation of existing biodiversity contrary to policy 26 of the Sutton Local
Plan 2018.
Policies cited
H1H2D3Sutton local Plan 1Sutton local Plan 13D4Sutton Local Plan 28Sutton Local Plan 29SI2SI4SI5SI12SI13Sutton Local Plan 31Sutton Local Plan 32Sutton Local Plan 33Sutton Local Plan 26
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
4
In support
0
Total comments
4
Objections
4
In support
0
Total comments
4
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.