DM2025/01492
6 Ross Parade Wallington SM6 8QG
Retention and completion of the partial change of use of ground floor from Use Class E (retail) to Use Class C3 (residential) to provide one self contained residential unit including alterations to the ground floor flank fenestration and provision of a flank access gate.
The proposed development, by reason of its layout and internal configuration, would provide an unacceptably poor standard of residential accommodation for future occupiers. Specifically, the unit provides an internal floor area of only 36.5m², which falls significantly below the minimum 61m² required for a 2-bedroom, 3-person dwelling, a standard the unit must be measured against given the provision of three habitable rooms. Furthermore, Room 1 and Room 3 lack any windows, resulting in a total lack of natural light and outlook for habitable spaces. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021), Policy 9 of the Sutton Local Plan (2018).