®Planning appeal decision
171 Surbiton Hill Park, Kingston Upon Thames, KT5 8EL
Planning appeal 3357315 at 171 Surbiton Hill Park, Kingston Upon Thames, KT5 8EL (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a 2-storey, 2-bedroom, 3-person self-contained dwellinghouse with private amenity space, bicycle and bin storage and parking, on land at the rear of 171 Surbiton Hill Park
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Heppell J
- Postcode
- KT5 8EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of prospective occupiers with particular reference to noise, external and internal space, and fire safety
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance, potential noise nuisance to future occupiers, and lack of adequate private outside space would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of delivering one dwelling in a sustainable location when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
Under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework (due to the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing supply), the modest benefits of delivering a family home in a sustainable location and contributing to housing land supply were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, potential noise nuisance, and inadequate private outside space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2 of the London PlanPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D13 of the London PlanPolicy D6 of the London PlanPolicy D12 of the London PlanPolicy CS8 of the Core StrategyPolicy DM10 of the Core StrategyResidential Design SPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.