Land Rear of 3 & 4 Oaklea Passage, Kingston, KT1 2AJ

Planning appeal 3346966 at Land Rear of 3 & 4 Oaklea Passage, Kingston, KT1 2AJ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the setting of nearby listed buildings.

the demolition of existing garage and erection of 2 new residential 3- bedroom houses with associated parking, bins and cycle provision

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: KT1 2AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the setting of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The harm to the setting of the listed buildings, being a designated heritage asset, provided a strong reason for refusing the development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework that outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in a location where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed buildings outweighed the moderate housing benefits and modest drainage, biodiversity and socio-economic benefits, with the heritage harm providing a strong reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS8DM10DM12HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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