A resident attended our last meeting concerned about a planning application submitted to Kingston Council to build three new three-storey houses in the back gardens of 13-15 Leatherhead Road and to ask for CDRA’s support in objecting to it.
The application is for demolition of an existing residential dwelling’s garage (15 Leatherhead Road) and erection of three residential units with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and access works to the rear of both 13 and 15 Leatherhead Road.
The resident’s concerns included:
- Only a very small number of households have been notified about this application. Residents in Bolton Road and Bolton Close, who will be affected by the new development, have not been notified.
- The three new houses will have a third storey which will overlook the gardens of some residents in Bolton Road and Bolton Close.
- The garden area being used to build on is on an upward slope, so the third storey will mean the new buildings will tower above the existing homes.
- A lot of trees have already been removed and limited further landscaping is included in the application. This will reduce the garden habitat.
CDRA agree that this back garden development planning application is significant as it could set a precedent for our community. We have written to our South of the Borough councillors to request that the application is discussed at the next Neighbourhood Committee meeting in January.
The official cut-off date for commenting on this application is 13th December 2024. However, in view of the lack of notifications and our request for it to be heard at Neighbourhood Committee, we hope the date will be extended.