22 Upper Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LD

Planning appeal 6008641 at 22 Upper Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LD (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 24 June 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the timber cladding on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the Kingston Hill/Coombe Hill Strategic Area of Special Character (SASC), which is a non-designated heritage asset.

for a single-storey external porch extension, timber cladding to front elevation, replacement timber cladding to rear elevation at first floor level, replacement of dilapidated concrete tiled roof with zinc standing seam, replacement windows, entrance door and garage doors, new front garden hard and soft landscaping works

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: John Morrison
Postcode: KT2 5LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the timber cladding on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the Kingston Hill/Coombe Hill Strategic Area of Special Character (SASC), which is a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The timber cladding would integrate well with the diverse range of modern materials already present in the area and would not detract from the character of the Strategic Area of Special Character, which is primarily defined by Victorian mansions rather than the simple design of the appeal property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy HC1Policy D12Policy CS 8Policy DM 10Policy DM 12

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