®Planning appeal decision
14 Lime Grove, New Malden, KT3 3TW
Planning appeal 3320974 at 14 Lime Grove, New Malden, KT3 3TW (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of this part of Lime Grove.
demolition of existing house and rear outbuildings and erection of a new front building and new rear building housing a mix of 1 replacement and 7 new dwellings with associated parking, bins and cycle provision
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- KT3 3TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of this part of Lime Grove
- The living conditions of future occupiers of the development, in terms of outdoor garden/amenity space
- The living conditions of occupiers of the nearby flats at Kavanaugh Court and of the development itself, with particular regard to privacy
- The safety of highway users
- The safety from fire of future occupiers of the development (Appeal A only)
What decided it
The proposals would not provide conveniently accessible outdoor garden/amenity space for future occupiers, particularly the upper floor flats, which would fail to meet the requirements of the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework's emphasis on good design and healthy living conditions.
The significant benefits of delivering 6-7 new dwellings in a sustainably located site were outweighed by the adverse impacts of inadequate and inconveniently accessible outdoor amenity space for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan policy D3The London Plan policy D6The London Plan policy D12The London Plan policy T4The London Plan policy T6Core Strategy policy CS8Core Strategy policy DM10Core Strategy policy DM8Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document Policy Guidance 13Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document Policy Guidance 14Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document Policy Guidance 16Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document Policy Guidance 24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130
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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