®Planning appeal decision
The Cottage, 14 Lime Grove, New Malden, KT3 3TW
Planning appeal 3339383 at The Cottage, 14 Lime Grove, New Malden, KT3 3TW (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 13 September 2024 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
‘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)’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
- Postcode
- KT3 3TW
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy CS8 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Core StrategyPolicy DM10 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Core StrategyPolicy DM12 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209Paragraph 11Paragraph 70
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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