Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, Tyne House, Samuel Gray Gardens, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5UZ
Planning appeal 3341640 at Flat 2, Tyne House, Samuel Gray Gardens, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5UZ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 23 October 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 host property and the Thames–Side Strategic Area of Special Character.
a proposed balcony extension and all associated works at Flat 2, Tyne House Samuel Gray Gardens KT2 5UZ
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
- Postcode
- KT2 5UZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Thames–Side Strategic Area of Special Character
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed enclosure of the open balcony would harmfully erode the cohesive character and design integrity of the Thames-Side Strategic Area of Special Character, appearing stark and visually harmful from public viewpoints, which outweighed the limited benefit of additional private amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8Policy DM10Policy D12Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209
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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