DM2026/00204

The proposed conversion of the first floor rear layout into Bedrooms A, B, and C relies entirely upon high-level, narrow flank windows which, by reason of their restricted vertical positioning, depth, and orientation, fail to provide an acceptable horizontal outward view or sufficient natural light for habitable rooms. The configuration creates an oppressive, enclosed, and low-quality living environment that is detrimental to the health and well-being of future occupiers, contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021 and Policy 9 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018.

The applicant has failed to provide sufficient information, by way of professional noise and odour impact assessments, to demonstrate that future occupiers of the residential unit will be adequately protected from noise, vibration, and odours from the ground floor commercial restaurant and its associated rear extraction flue, as well as traffic noise from Stafford Road. In the absence of these assessments and details of appropriate mitigation, the proposal represents an inappropriate form of development that would result in harm to the standard of amenity for future tenants, contrary to Policy 34 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018 and Policy 7.15 of the London Plan.