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Dismissed31 July 20233306014

36, Cox Lane, Chessington, KT9 1DE

Erection of one-bedroom two storey dwellinghouse with associated landscaping (following demolition of existing detached garage

Authority
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Langford-Tejrar K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the principle of residential development in this location is acceptable
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
  • Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants of the development
  • The effect of the proposal on the highway safety
  • The effect of the proposal on trees

What decided it

The poor quality of design detrimental to character and appearance, combined with substandard living conditions in terms of daylight, sunlight and outlook, meant the proposal did not amount to sustainable development and the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the modest housing contribution.

The significant unmet housing need and efficient use of land weighed in favour of the scheme, but this was outweighed by poor design quality harmful to character and appearance and inadequate living conditions, resulting in the conclusion that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when taken against the Framework as a whole.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan, Policy G7 of the London Plan, Policy T6 of the London Plan, Policy CS7 of the Core Strategy, Policy CS8 of the Core Strategy, Policy DM10 of the Core Strategy, Policy DM13 of the Core Strategy

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