Planning appeal decision
94 Manor Road North, Esher, KT10 0AE
Planning appeal 3262830 at 94 Manor Road North, Esher, KT10 0AE (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2021 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of an additional single storey house with 2 bedrooms in the roofspace
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- KT10 0AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial and long-lasting harm to character and appearance arising from the disproportionate footprint and height of the dwelling in its constrained rear garden setting significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits.
The significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance, ascribed substantial weight, outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contributions, even under the tilted balance applicable to an out-of-date development plan
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS17Policy DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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