®Planning appeal decision
7 Graham Gardens, SURBITON, KT6 6LT
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
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.
Framework references: 135, 73, 129
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy DM10 of the Core Strategy, Policy G7 of the London Plan, Policy G6 of the London Plan, Policy DM6 of the Core Strategy, Policy H1 of the London Plan, Policy H2 of the London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.