Planning appeal decision
13 Firdene, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QQ
Planning appeal 3278176 at 13 Firdene, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QQ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, 11 Firdene, with particular reference to outlook and light.
the erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory and lean to
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- KT5 9QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, 11 Firdene, with particular reference to outlook and light
What decided it
The depth and proximity of the proposed extension to no.11 would have an adverse impact on the living conditions of the occupiers, contrary to amenity protection policies.
The improvement to living space at no.13 did not outweigh the harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at no.11
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy 2012 policy DM10Core Strategy 2012 policy DM12Core Strategy 2012 policy CS8London Plan policy D3
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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