Planning appeal decision
20-24 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth, Surbiton, KT6 7HL
Planning appeal 6003205 at 20-24 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth, Surbiton, KT6 7HL (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 24 April 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
part demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a part-four, part three, part one-storey building, with 9 residential units (Class C3) and associated works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burch S
- Postcode
- KT6 7HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to the provision of internal space
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise, disturbance and privacy
- parking provision and highway safety
What decided it
The Council's confirmation that it would have approved the application subject to conditions, combined with the Inspector's satisfaction that all main issues raised by interested parties could be adequately addressed through planning conditions and the unilateral undertaking, meant the appeal should be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8Policy DM10Policy DM13Policy DM9Policy CS6Policy D3Policy D6Policy T5Policy T6Policy S4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 58
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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