Planning application
The White Cottage 1A The Crescent Sutton SM1 4HU
Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension and conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, a window to flank roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope in connection with the conversion of the property into a commercial unit (Class E) at ground floor and two self contained flats together with provision of parking and cycle and refuse storage.
As published by the council, reference DM2025/01282
Application record
- Reference
- DM2025/01282
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: Application Refused
- Received
- 13 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 20 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 17 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Sutton Central
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SM1 4HU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Oct 2025
Received by Sutton
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20 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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13 Aug 2026
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LAF Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 2019 · London
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