2, Ansell Grove, Carshalton, SM5 2BB

1. 1.The proposed first floor extension, when coupled with the ground floor and roof extensions to the rear of the property, would appear as an excessive development that is out of keeping with the host dwelling and surrounding area. The proposal would fail to respect the prevailing pattern of development, which is limited to modest ground floor extensions. The development would dominate the host building and result in an overdevelopment of this prominent site, creating an incongruous form of development that harms the openness of the site as viewed from the nearby junction and rear streetscene to the north of the site, and is out of keeping with the character of the surrounding area. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018 and the guidance in Supplementary Planning Documents SPD4 'Design of Residential Extensions' and SPD14 'Creating Locally Distinctive Places'.
2. 2.The proposed first floor rear extension due to its close proximity to the rear boundaries and gardens of No. 132 and No. 134 Culvers Avenue and position to the south of the rear gardens of these two properties, and without evidence to the contrary, would adversely affect the amenity of the occupiers of these properties in terms of loss of light to their rear gardens. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.
3. 3.The proposed development, when combined with historic rear extensions, would result in an excessive cumulative two-storey extension that would constitute an excessive form of development in close proximity to the rear gardens of 132 and 134 Culvers Avenue. This would detrimentally affect the residential amenity of the occupiers of these adjoining properties, resulting in a loss of outlook from both their rear gardens and primary rear windows. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SM5 2BB

Application type

Householder planning permission