Planning appeal decision
37 Buxton Drive, New Malden, KT3 3UX
Planning appeal 3288061 at 37 Buxton Drive, New Malden, KT3 3UX (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the existing and future occupiers of No.35 Buxton Drive as a result of access to light, overshadowing, and sense of enclosure.
the demolition of existing rear single storey extension - to rebuild of new Single storey rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- KT3 3UX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the existing and future occupiers of No.35 Buxton Drive as a result of access to light, overshadowing, and sense of enclosure
What decided it
The proposed extension would create an unneighbourly sense of enclosure and overbearing visual impact on the neighbouring property due to its increased depth and height combined with a sheer blank wall, causing material detriment to living conditions despite acceptable daylight and sunlight impacts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10
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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