37 Addison Gardens, Surbiton, KT5 8DJ

Planning appeal 6004672 at 37 Addison Gardens, Surbiton, KT5 8DJ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector McIntyre S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of an existing boundary fence, erection of boundary wall, fence and retaining wall

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: McIntyre S
Postcode: KT5 8DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on highway safety
whether sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect 35 Addison Gardens with regards to surface water flooding

What decided it

The development fails on three independent grounds: harm to character and appearance, unacceptable highway safety impacts due to obstructed visibility splays, and insufficient information regarding surface water flooding effects on the neighbouring property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM10 of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Local Development Framework Core StrategyPolicy SI13 of the London Plan 2021Policy CS1 of the Core StrategyPolicy DM4 of the Core StrategyPolicy DM9 of the Core Strategy

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