®Planning appeal decision
Wighill, Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, London, KT4 7PU
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
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.
Framework references: 154
Plan policies cited: Policy G3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DM5 of the Kingston Core Strategy 2012, Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy DM12 of the Kingston Core Strategy 2012, Policy D12 of the London Plan 2021
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