146 Manor Drive North, New Malden, Worcester Park, SURREY, KT4 7RU

erection of a part single, part two-storey side and rear extensions following removal of existing single storey-rear and side extensions

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling at No 148 Manor Drive North, having particular regard to matters of outlook
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No 148, particularly the unreasonable loss of outlook caused by the proposal's height, bulk and proximity to their patio and windows, outweighed the neutral effect on character and appearance.

The neutral effect on character and appearance did not overcome the adverse impacts on neighbouring living conditions and the conflict with the development plan's aims to protect neighbour amenities.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM10, Policy CS8, Core Strategy Local Development Framework (adopted April 2012)

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