74 Tolworth Road, Surbiton, KT6 7SZ

Planning appeal 3297096 at 74 Tolworth Road, Surbiton, KT6 7SZ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 11 July 2022 by Inspector Lawrence E, 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 neighbouring properties in the immediate surrounding area.

proposed side extension with associated new windows and doors. Proposed roof extension with roof light and two dormer windows to rear

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E
Postcode: KT6 7SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the neighbouring properties in the immediate surrounding area
The effect of the proposal on traffic congestion, the demand for parking in the surrounding area and highway safety

What decided it

The bulk and design of the proposed roof extension and its cramped relationship with the neighbouring dwelling at No.72 would materially and unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS8 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2012Policy DM10 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2012Policy T6 of The London PlanPolicy DM9 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2012
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 111

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