®Planning appeal decision
40, 40a, 40b, 40c Clarence Street , Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1NR
Planning appeal 3355473 at 40, 40a, 40b, 40c Clarence Street , Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1NR (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 11 April 2025 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the quality of the internal space and amenity space.
part demolition, part conversion and erection of first floor front and rear extensions and loft conversion to provide 8 new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and the reconfiguration of the 3 commercial units (Use Class E)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- KT1 1NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the quality of the internal space and amenity space
- Whether the proposal makes provision for an appropriate mix of housing
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on the significance and character of 40c Clarence Street
- The effect of the proposal on the viability and vitality of the commercial units
What decided it
The failure to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers and an appropriate housing mix, which together significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply in the absence of a 5-year supply.
The significant weight given to housing supply contribution on a brownfield site with good accessibility was outweighed by the substantial harm arising from inadequate living conditions and failure to provide family housing to meet identified local need.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D3Core Strategy Policy DM10Core Strategy Policy DM12Core Strategy Policy DM13Core Strategy Policy DM17Core Strategy Policy CS8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 5Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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