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Dismissed30 January 20263368860

7 Graham Gardens, Surbiton, KT6 6LT

Planning appeal 3368860 at 7 Graham Gardens, Surbiton, KT6 6LT (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 30 January 2026 by Inspector Fallon R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as “planning permission for part demolition of existing dwelling, erection of 2 new dwellings and associated access, bins and cycle provision”

Authority
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Fallon R
Postcode
KT6 6LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the removal of the TPO protected Yew tree would have an adverse effect on the amenity and character of the area
  • whether the proposal would result in unacceptable impacts on ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The combination of unacceptable harm to the suburban character and appearance of the area, loss of a TPO-protected tree, and unresolved impacts on protected bat species in the absence of nocturnal surveys, which together outweighed the limited housing benefits despite the Council's housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of delivering 2 homes on a small site in a sustainable location, with ecological enhancements and economic benefits, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, loss of the TPO tree, and unresolved impacts on protected species.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy DM10 of the Core StrategyPolicy G7 of the London PlanPolicy G6 of the London PlanPolicy DM6 of the Core StrategyPolicy H1 of the London PlanPolicy H2 of the London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 73Paragraph 129

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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