Planning appeal decision
19 Wolsey Close, London, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7ER
Planning appeal 3304222 at 19 Wolsey Close, London, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7ER (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
describes as the ‘demolition of existing house, replacement dwelling over 2 floors with rooms in the roof
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- KT2 7ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of No 20 Wolsey Close, with respect to privacy and outlook
- the effect of the proposal on fire safety
- the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposal would maintain the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with fire safety and biodiversity matters capable of being satisfactorily addressed through planning conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8DM10DM11DM12DM6DM5LP Policy D12LP Policy G6LP Policy G4LP Policy G7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 179Paragraph 54
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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