20 Reynolds Road, New Malden, KT3 5NG

Planning appeal 3298726 at 20 Reynolds Road, New Malden, KT3 5NG (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 22 September 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and on the local area.

Erection of first floor side extension above existing ground floor side extension, 2no rear dormer roof extensions with installation of 2no front, 1no rear rooflights and 1no chimney stack removal to facilitate loft conversion

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: KT3 5NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and on the local area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours, with particular regard to the neighbours at No 22

What decided it

The proposal would constitute overdevelopment of the site with excessive bulk and massing that would materially harm both the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and local area, and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS8 of the LDF Core Strategy 2012Policy DM10 of the LDF Core Strategy 2012
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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