KINGSTON AND NORTH KINGSTON NEIGHBOURHOOD

Conservation Areas Advisory Committee

PLANNING APPLICATION COMMENT FORM DATE: 14 May 2025

CA5

RBK ref: 25/00524/FUL

Address: 4-8 Crescent Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QR Planning Officer: Harsha Bhundia

Description of proposed works: Demolition of link between nos. 6 and 8, and erection of rear extensions, three storey side extension to no. 8, internal alterations, fenestration alterations and change of use from HMO (Use Class Sui generis) to provide 3no. dwelling houses and 4no. flats (Use Class C3).

APPRAISAL

By full committee on …… 14 May 2025 …… with …… 7 …… members present

Issued on 14 May 2025

1. Positive support		2. No objection
3. Objection	X	4. Objection unless revised as below
5. No comment/neutral		6. Lack of detail
7. Decision already issued

Reason for objection:

Objection These properties have a long & chequered planning history. They are now shrouded in scaffolding with both builders & materials on site. Furthermore the bridge between #4-6 & #8 has already been removed - without permission. Although the applicant argues that the proposed works would produce a total of 24 beds vs 19 when the HMO was previously inhabited, there is no provision for affordable housing allegedly on grounds of financial unviability. We find this unconvincing. In addition, we do not approve of the proposed extended front garden wall to #8; it is incongruous in appearance & would detract from the character of the property & street scene.