Planning appeal decision
64 Richmond Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6AJ
Planning appeal 3290901 at 64 Richmond Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6AJ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 9 March 2022 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
alterations to the roof including construction of L-shaped roof extension, addition of first floor front bay window and also French doors with side panels to the rear
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- KT2 6AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed roof form and first-floor bay window would fundamentally alter the modest character and appearance of the property and its positive contribution to the street scene, contrary to the development plan policies requiring respect for local distinctiveness and building typology.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS8 of the Council's Core Strategy 2012Policy DM10 of the Council's Core Strategy 2012
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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