Planning appeal decision
74 Brockenhurst Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7RF
Planning appeal 3329949 at 74 Brockenhurst Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7RF (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 23 November 2023 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the demolition of the garage, conservatory and rear extension and the erection of single-storey rear/side wraparound extension and first floor and roof extensions. Internal and facade alterations, and all associated works
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- KT4 7RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The removal of the distinctive catslide roof form and creation of a non-subservient first floor extension would be harmful to the appearance of the building and out of keeping with the prevailing pattern of development, conflicting with Policies CS8 and DM10 of the Core Strategy and Policy D3 of the London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy CS8Policy D3
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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