Land at 18 Freelands Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ND

Planning appeal 3275015 at Land at 18 Freelands Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ND (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 December 2021 by Inspector Miles H, 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.

erection of 2 no. semi-detached dwellings, an ancillary refuse and cycle store, parking, landscaping and all other associated development works following demolition of existing buildings

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Miles H
Postcode: KT11 2ND

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 notable permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area, which conflicts with the development plan and the Framework's objective of achieving high quality, beautiful and sustainable buildings and places, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing provision.

The modest benefits of two dwellings and off-site affordable housing were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the notable permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM10Policy DM2aPolicy DM2bPolicy DM2ePolicy CS10Policy CS17Policy CS21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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