The Planning Committee of Sutton Council met on Wednesday 03 April 2024 to discuss planning applications. The committee considered a Tree Preservation Order application for 19 Princes Avenue, Carshalton, and two development applications at 27-29 High Street, Carshalton, and 7 Kingsley Avenue, Sutton.

19 Princes Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 4NZ - Tree Preservation Order

The committee considered whether to confirm a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO) at 19 Princes Avenue, Carshalton, following objections received. The report presented to the committee, 5 Planning Committee Report - 19 Princes Avenue TPO 2023_05 [^1], detailed the application and the objections. The TPO was provisionally made to protect a mature oak tree, which is a significant feature of the local street scene. Objections were raised by the property owner, who argued that the tree's roots were causing damage to their property and that the TPO was preventing necessary remedial work. The council's arboricultural officer assessed the tree and the potential impact of its roots, concluding that the tree was in good health and posed a low risk. The committee debated the balance between protecting a valuable tree and addressing the concerns of the property owner.

27-29 High Street, Carshalton SM5 3AX - Demolition and New Build

An application was presented for the demolition of a single-storey building at 27-29 High Street, Carshalton, and the erection of a three-storey building. This new development would provide two commercial units on the ground floor and nine self-contained residential units on the first and second floors, along with associated amenity areas, parking, refuse, and cycle storage. The application was discussed in detail, with considerations given to the impact on the street scene, the provision of residential amenities, and the overall design of the building.

7 Kingsley Avenue, Sutton SM1 3RE - Side/Rear Extension and Garage Conversion

The committee reviewed an application for the erection of a part one, part two-storey side and rear extension at 7 Kingsley Avenue, Sutton. The proposal also included the conversion of the existing garage into a habitable room, along with alterations to the front fenestration and the installation of a second entrance door. Discussions likely focused on the impact of the extension on neighbouring properties, including issues of overlooking, loss of light, and the overall scale and design of the proposed works.