Planning appeal decision
10 Clarence Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, New Malden, KT3 3ED
Planning appeal 3364265 at 10 Clarence Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, New Malden, KT3 3ED (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding terrace of dwellings and the streetscene.
raising the roof height and erection of a rear dormer extension with installation of 3 front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion. S
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- KT3 3ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding terrace of dwellings and the streetscene
What decided it
The proposed roof raising would unduly harm the character and appearance of the mid-terrace dwelling and the cohesiveness of the terrace as perceived from the streetscene, contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS8 of Kingston's LDF Core Strategy (adopted 2012)Policy DM10 of Kingston's LDF Core Strategy (adopted 2012)
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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