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Dismissed3 April 20253351620

4 Fritham Close, New Malden, KT3 5JN

Planning appeal 3351620 at 4 Fritham Close, New Malden, KT3 5JN (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

Erection of 3 x 3 bed new build terrace units at the land at the rear of 4 Fritham Close

Authority
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Evans L
Postcode
KT3 5JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of adjoining neighbours
  • Whether the proposal would be satisfactory and safe in terms of access for all users

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the local area, particularly its character, caused by the proposal's scale, massing and design approach being at variance with the prevailing pattern of development, outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery.

The modest social and economic benefits of providing three additional housing units would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the adverse impact of material harm to the character and appearance of the local area when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy MC1Policy CS8Policy DM10Policy DM9Policy D2 of the London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 49Paragraph 115Paragraph 135

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