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Dismissed5 March 20253355757

18 Church Grove, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 4AL

Planning appeal 3355757 at 18 Church Grove, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 4AL (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2025 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.

Retention of low front garden wall; proposed raising in height of 1No. existing pier; and creation of new 3m wide vehicle crossover to provide access to two new parking spaces with associated landscaping

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Cramond D
Postcode
KT1 4AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
  • Highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The adverse effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the host property, combined with highway and pedestrian safety concerns arising from non-compliant parking bay dimensions, outweighs any benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP1LP3LP4LP45Transport SPD 2020House Extensions and External Alterations SPD 2015

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