Planning appeal decision
74 Tolworth Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, KT6 7SZ
Planning appeal 3306063 at 74 Tolworth Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, KT6 7SZ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 28 November 2022 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
proposed side extension with associated new windows and doors. Proposed roof extension with two dormer windows to rear
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- KT6 7SZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the demand for parking in the surrounding area and on traffic congestion and highway safety
- Whether the proposal would provide an acceptable standard of fire safety
What decided it
The proposed development would not have a harmful effect on character and appearance, would comply with parking and highway safety requirements, and fire safety could be secured by condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D12 APolicy T6.1Policy T6Policy CS8Policy DM10Policy DM9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 111
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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