®Planning appeal decision
25 Motspur Park, New Malden, KT3 6PS
the erection of two-storey dwelling to side of 25 Motspur Road and erection of two-storey dwelling to the rear with parking and access from Wendover Drive
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the development upon protected species
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the cramped appearance and reduced plot sizes, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of a single additional dwelling even in the context of the Council's housing land supply deficit.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling and the objective of boosting housing supply, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11, 8
Plan policies cited: Policy CS8, Policy DM10, Policy DM6, Policy D3
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.