25/00735/FUL
153 Malden Road New Malden KT3 6AA
Change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to Family Care Home (Use Class C2)
The proposal would result in a net loss of 1 use Class C3 unit at a time when the Council cannot demonstrate a 5 year housing supply, further worsening the Council's housing land supply position, in conflict with Policy H1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies CS10 and DM14 of the Kingston Core Strategy (2012).
The existing parking arrangements are considered unsatisfactory to accommodate the proposed change of use. It is considered the lack of lawful parking and accessing a driveway without a dropped kerb would result in an unacceptable impact on the local highway network, highway safety or parking conditions locally. The proposal is therefore contrary to paragraph 116 of the NPPF (2024), Policies T6 and T6.1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Kingston Core Strategy (2012).