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Allowed22 May 20266004895

Wighill, Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, London, KT4 7PU

Planning appeal 6004895 at Wighill, Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, London, KT4 7PU (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework 2024 and any relevant development plan policies.

erection of new ancillary residential accommodation (Granny Annexe) in the grounds of Wighill following the demolition of two existing outbuildings (Poolhouse and Gardeners Outbuilding)

Authority
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
KT4 7PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework 2024 and any relevant development plan policies
  • The effect of the proposed development on archaeology
  • Whether the proposed development would achieve an acceptable standard of fire safety

What decided it

The proposed annexe would not be materially larger than the two buildings it replaces and would function as part of the existing dwellinghouse rather than a separate dwelling, bringing it within the NPPF paragraph 154(d) exception for replacement buildings in MOL.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G3 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM5 of the Kingston Core Strategy 2012Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM12 of the Kingston Core Strategy 2012Policy D12 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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