®Planning appeal decision
171 Surbiton Hill Park, Kingston Upon Thames, KT5 8EL
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
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Heppell J
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy H2 of the London Plan, Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy D13 of the London Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan, Policy D12 of the London Plan, Policy CS8 of the Core Strategy, Policy DM10 of the Core Strategy, Residential Design SPD
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