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Allowed9 April 20253354195

3 South Terrace, Surbiton, KT6 6HT

Planning appeal 3354195 at 3 South Terrace, Surbiton, KT6 6HT (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 9 April 2025 by Inspector Redford R, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building known as "2-7 South Terrace" (Ref: 1080051), and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

the conversion of building from 3no. flats to single family dwelling and refurbishment of Grade II listed property, including removal of out of character items and replacing with original/Georgian style items. Fenestration and internal alterations and installation of solar panels on the roof

Authority
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
KT6 6HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building known as "2-7 South Terrace" (Ref: 1080051), and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Oakhill Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the borough's housing supply

What decided it

The heritage benefits of restoring the listed building and preserving the conservation area were found to outweigh the conflict with the housing supply policy arising from the net loss of two residential units.

the heritage benefits (more than great weight for the listed building and great weight for the conservation area) and the limited-weight benefit of providing a family home outweighed the loss of housing stock and conflict with CS Policy DM14

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS8DM14CS1DM3DM4London Plan Policy D12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 61Paragraph 202Paragraph 212

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