®Planning appeal decision
Fairfield Lodge 32 Green Lane, Cobham, KT11 2NN
erection of a terrace of 4 x 2-storey houses with additional loft space accommodation, with associated forecourt parking, landscaping details and bin storage following demolition of existing building
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
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 harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area arising from the provision of eight car parking spaces within the front garden, which would create a developed urban appearance at odds with the spacious green character of Green Lane, outweighed the minimal additional housing and affordable housing benefits over the fallback position.
The social and economic benefits of four dwellings and off-site affordable housing contribution were minimal compared to the fallback scheme; these minimal benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the permanent harm to character and appearance and failure to promote good design as required by the Framework.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: CS10, CS17, DM2, CS21
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