Planning appeal decision
16 Acacia Grove, New Malden, KT3 3BJ
Planning appeal 3325862 at 16 Acacia Grove, New Malden, KT3 3BJ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing 3 bed dwelling and garages and erection of new flatted development of 3 storeys consisting of 1no. 3 bed and 3 no. 2 bed apartments with associated landscaping and on site parking
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- KT3 3BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposals on the living conditions of the occupiers of 18 Acacia Grove with particular regard to privacy
- the effect of the proposed car parking provision on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal's design successfully assimilates with the built context through its sympathetic response to local character, the privacy screening adequately protects neighbouring occupiers, and the parking provision accords with policy standards and does not create unacceptable highway impacts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8DM10DM12DM9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209Paragraph 135Paragraph 115
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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