®Planning appeal decision
The Cottage, 14 Lime Grove, NEW MALDEN, KT3 3TW
‘outline planning permission is sought for demolition of existing house and rear outbuildings and erection of a new front building and new rear building housing a mix of 1 replacement and 7 new dwellings with associated parking, bins and cycle provision (landscaping reserve matters)’
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Lime Grove Local Area of Special Character and the locally listed Christ Church Primary School
- the effect on Christ Church Primary School and the occupiers of 19 and 19A Lime Grove, Kavanagh Court, and future occupiers of the rear block, with reference to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Lime Grove Local Area of Special Character and the unacceptable impact on privacy and outlook of neighbouring residents significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefit of seven additional dwellings.
The harm to character and appearance of the heritage asset and living conditions of nearby residents significantly and demonstrably outweighs the minor benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole.
Framework references: 209, 11, 70
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy CS8 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy, Policy DM10 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy, Policy DM12 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy
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.