2019-07-03 09:44:44 +0100
To: The Planning Inspectorate
Stop the conversion of Norbiton Hall
Reject the appeal by Park City Ltd to convert the roof void within Norbiton Hall into 18 residential dwellings.
Why is this important?
Norbiton Hall is a locally listed asset within the Royal Borough of Kingston. It was awarded this status due to it being one of a small number of remaining early 20th century experiments of well-designed, good-quality residential accommodation, and it retains a substantial portion of original features, displays special value as a residential type and has socio-economic links with the past.
In September 2018 Kingston Council refused planning permission for the proposed conversion of the roof void within the three blocks into 18 residential dwellings on the basis, amongst other reasons, that the proposed development would harm the character of the asset and surrounding area, would increase parking pressures within an already heavily congested area and would not provide satisfactory standards of accommodation for its future residents.
Leading up to the planning decision Park City Ltd refused to discuss the application with the Norbiton Residents Association. It was evident that the corporate machine would drive through their plan for profit without any consultation or compromise, and so it was with great relief that we learned of the Council's decision.
Regrettably, the developer has now appealed (case reference: 3218944 and 3218946) and the outcome will be determined at a hearing attended by Kingston Council, Park City Ltd and interested parties.
Whilst the Norbiton Hall Residents Association and local residents recognise and appreciate the need for increased affordable and family housing in the area we object to developers motivated solely by financial gains using this need as a reason to ignore the will of local communities and disrespect the heritage of historically important buildings.
In September 2018 Kingston Council refused planning permission for the proposed conversion of the roof void within the three blocks into 18 residential dwellings on the basis, amongst other reasons, that the proposed development would harm the character of the asset and surrounding area, would increase parking pressures within an already heavily congested area and would not provide satisfactory standards of accommodation for its future residents.
Leading up to the planning decision Park City Ltd refused to discuss the application with the Norbiton Residents Association. It was evident that the corporate machine would drive through their plan for profit without any consultation or compromise, and so it was with great relief that we learned of the Council's decision.
Regrettably, the developer has now appealed (case reference: 3218944 and 3218946) and the outcome will be determined at a hearing attended by Kingston Council, Park City Ltd and interested parties.
Whilst the Norbiton Hall Residents Association and local residents recognise and appreciate the need for increased affordable and family housing in the area we object to developers motivated solely by financial gains using this need as a reason to ignore the will of local communities and disrespect the heritage of historically important buildings.
