DM2024/00270

The proposed development, due to its size, scale, bulk and mass, would appear excessive, disproportionately large and as an overdevelopment of the plot, at odds with the established pattern of development within the area. The proposal would close the gap to neighbouring properties and create a visually intrusive and overly dominant addition that would be detrimental to the adjacent Park Hill Road Area of Special Local Character. It is therefore considered that the design of the proposal is unacceptable and would cause harm to the character of the streetscene and area, contrary to policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, policies 28 and 30 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018 and 'Design of Residential Extensions' SPD4.

The proposed development, due to its size, scale, bulk and mass within close proximity of neighbouring properties 6b and 10 Hawthorn Road, would result in an adverse impact in terms of appearing overbearing, creating a sense of enclosure and a loss of outlook, privacy and light. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy 29 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018 and 'Design of Residential Extensions' SPD4.