124 Richmond Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6AJ

to extend upwards to provide an additional floor, in the form of a mansard type roof with dormers front and rear

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davis J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, the wider terrace and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed mansard roof extension would fail to harmonise with the existing building and terrace, appearing as a bulky, incongruous addition that would harm the character and appearance of the area, contrary to the development plan.

The benefits of improved residential accommodation and effective use of land did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, the wider terrace and the area

Framework references: 124

Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policy DM10 of the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy (2012)

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