Planning appeal decision
271 Malden Road, New Malden, KT3 6AH
Planning appeal 6010924 at 271 Malden Road, New Malden, KT3 6AH (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 11 August 2026 by Inspector Chris Couper, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the safety and convenience of highway users.
A crossover
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- Chris Couper
- Postcode
- KT3 6AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the safety and convenience of highway users
What decided it
The specific physical and operational characteristics of the highway at this location, notwithstanding the policy conflict, demonstrated that the proposal would not result in significant harm to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 116
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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