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Dismissed14 April 20233299992

1 The Broadway, Tolworth, Surbiton, KT6 7DQ

Planning appeal 3299992 at 1 The Broadway, Tolworth, Surbiton, KT6 7DQ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 14 April 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the proposed external appearance of the building.

the erection of two-storey extension above existing building to provide 4no. residential units comprising 3no. three-bedroom and 1no. two-bedroom units

Authority
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
English D
Postcode
KT6 7DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the proposed external appearance of the building
  • whether prior approval should be granted having regard to car parking and the associated effects on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed extension would have a harmful effect on the external appearance of the building and the area by being inconsistent with the prevailing height and form of neighbouring properties and the overall street scene, contrary to the GPDO prior approval condition and local design policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS 8Policy DM 10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8

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