Planning appeal decision
160 Elmbridge Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9HF
Planning appeal 3358022 at 160 Elmbridge Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9HF (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 6 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.
the demolition of garage and erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions with internal alterations
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- KT5 9HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
- Living conditions for neighbours
What decided it
The proposed extensions, particularly the forward-positioned side extension and overly bulky rear extension, would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the property and locality and to neighbours' living conditions, conflicting with relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 (London Plan 2021)Policy CS8 (Core Strategy)Policy DM10 (Core Strategy)Policy DM12 (Core Strategy)Policy D3 (London Plan)
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.
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