Planning appeal decision
Thetford Lodge , 16 Thetford Road, New Malden, KT3 5DT
Planning appeal 3332043 at Thetford Lodge , 16 Thetford Road, New Malden, KT3 5DT (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Castle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
conversion and extension of former care home building to create 8 flats
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Castle S
- Postcode
- KT3 5DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- living conditions of future occupiers with particular regards to outdoor amenity space and site accessibility
- the availability of on-street parking and the efficient functioning of the highway network
What decided it
The development accords with the development plan when read as a whole, with no material considerations indicating otherwise, and the sensitive design approach addressing all main issues through a combination of design quality and conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS 8DM 10CS 1Policy 6.1 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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