Planning appeal decision
36 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton, KT5 9NN
Planning appeal 3269253 at 36 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton, KT5 9NN (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 5 November 2021 by Inspector Britnell S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that removing the condition requiring two off-street parking spaces would have on highway safety.
the erection of a two storey rear extension with mansard roof and conversion of existing first and second floor flat to 2 x2 bedroom flats; erection of an external staircase without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 07/16327/FUL, dated 31 August 2007
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Britnell S
- Postcode
- KT5 9NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that removing the condition requiring two off-street parking spaces would have on highway safety
What decided it
The removal of the parking condition would exacerbate already severe competition for on-street parking in the locality, causing vehicles to park inconsiderately and harm highway safety, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T1Policy T20CS Policy DM9CS Policy DM10London Plan Policy T6.1London Plan Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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