Planning appeal decision
71 Sanger Avenue, Chessington, KT9 1BY
Planning appeal 3276222 at 71 Sanger Avenue, Chessington, KT9 1BY (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 4 October 2021 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a single storey rear extension & erection of a dormer roof extension (with Juliet balcony) and installation of 3 front roof lights to facilitate the loft conversion
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- KT9 1BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions for the occupants of Nos. 69 & 73 as regards outlook
What decided it
The excessive scale and poor design of the dormer, combined with the cumulative visual impact of the rear extension and outbuildings, would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area and the outlook of neighbouring occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10 of the Council's LDF Core Strategy 2012Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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