®Planning appeal decision
72 Douglas Road, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT1 3PT
for the retention of existing 1 No self-contained dwelling, proposed single-storey rear extension (following demolition of side conservatory and removal of existing tree) and formation of 1 No self-contained dwelling with associated parking, amenity space, cycle parking, refuse/recycling facilities and the formation of a vehicular crossover
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jolly J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers
What decided it
The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, combined with the proposal's accordance with character and appearance policies and its provision of adequate living conditions for future occupiers, justified allowing the appeal.
The benefits of housing delivery, in the context of the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, outweighed any concerns about the reduced plot size and outdoor space, resulting in the appeal being allowed.
Framework references: 55, 54
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021, Policy CS8 of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2012, Policy DM10 of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2012, Policy DM14 of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2012, Policy Guidance 33 of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document 2013
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.