28 Aug 2019
Surrey House Appeal dismissed
The developers for Surrey House at 34 Eden Street Kingston Upon Thames appealed against the non-determination of their 18/12119/FUL application dated 9 February 2018. The appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate and planning permission was refused, supported by your CAAC which had objected to the scheme.
Of particular note in the Inspectors report is the weight he placed on the protection of nearby heritage assets, in this case views to & from the ancient market place & neighbouring listed buildings. He also referred to recent planning case law as follows:
“In terms of the weight to be given to the harm to designated heritage assets, the courts have confirmed that less than substantial harm does not equate to a less than substantial objection”
Of particular note in the Inspectors report is the weight he placed on the protection of nearby heritage assets, in this case views to & from the ancient market place & neighbouring listed buildings. He also referred to recent planning case law as follows:
“In terms of the weight to be given to the harm to designated heritage assets, the courts have confirmed that less than substantial harm does not equate to a less than substantial objection”