Planning appeal decision
25 Sunbury Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2HX
Planning appeal 3267799 at 25 Sunbury Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2HX (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 13 July 2021 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.23 Sunbury Lane, with particular regard to light and outlook.
the demolition of part of an existing ground floor WC to the rear of the house and the erection of a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- KT12 2HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.23 Sunbury Lane, with particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The existing boundary wall height and separation distance, combined with the north-west orientation and low height of the proposed extension, meant that despite breaching the SPD's 45-degree guidance, the proposal would not cause material harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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.
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