Planning appeal decision
Pavement Opposite 44 Union Street, KT1 1RP, Kingston, KT1 1RP
Planning appeal 3303479 at Pavement Opposite 44 Union Street, KT1 1RP, Kingston, KT1 1RP (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 23 June 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character, appearance and amenity of the area, having regard to setting of the Kingston Old Town Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings.
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- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- KT1 1RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character, appearance and amenity of the area, having regard to setting of the Kingston Old Town Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings
- Highway (public) safety, with regard to the safe movement of pedestrians
- The risk of crime and public safety
- Whether the proposed development has been suitably designed to minimise energy consumption
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, adversely affect pedestrian safety, and introduce an unacceptable risk to crime safety, which together outweighed the benefits of the public service provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8DM10London Plan Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111Paragraph 152Paragraph 154
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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