Planning appeal decision
140 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8QN
Planning appeal 3327941 at 140 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8QN (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 2 January 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed gable end extension on the character and appearance of the existing property, the semi-detached pair and on the Fishponds Park Conservation Area.
ground floor rear and side extension to replace existing garage and conservatory. Adaptation of existing roof form to hip to gable and conversion of existing loft into bedroom accommodation with the provision of a rear dormer window
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- KT5 8QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed gable end extension on the character and appearance of the existing property, the semi-detached pair and on the Fishponds Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed hip to gable roof extension and associated dormer would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the semi-detached pair, and the limited public benefits would not outweigh this less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy CS8 of the Core Strategy 2012Policy DM12 of the Core Strategy 2012Residential Design SPD 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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