®Planning appeal decision
2 Burford Rd, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7SU
Planning appeal 3271981 at 2 Burford Rd, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7SU (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 17 November 2021 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.
three bedroom detached chalet bungalow under a pitched roof
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- KT4 7SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the existing occupiers of 2 Burford Road, with particular regard to outlook
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space and external amenity space
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to access
- Whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for car parking
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous scale, massing and positioning of the proposed dwelling, combined with the inadequate living conditions for both existing and future occupiers, outweighed the limited benefits of providing a new dwelling.
The limited benefits of providing a new dwelling in a relatively sustainable location and modest economic benefits from construction employment and council tax revenue were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the inadequate living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM10 of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Core Strategy 2012Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM9 of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Core Strategy 2012Policy T4 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6.1 of the London Plan 2021Policy Guidance 13 of the Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document (2013)
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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