Planning appeal decision
Bellamy House , Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2EL
Planning appeal 3270386 at Bellamy House , Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2EL (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
new timber decking, steps and handrail to front of property
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- KT11 2EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of Chestnut House, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The deck's modest scale, proportionate integration with the host property, and positioning of its useable area away from the neighbouring property, combined with the pre-existing topography and overlooking context, meant the development caused no unacceptable harm to character, appearance or neighbouring privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Local Plan: Development Management Plan (2015)Policy CS17 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy (2011)
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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