®Planning appeal decision
Land at 18 Freelands Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ND
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
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
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DM10, Policy DM2a, Policy DM2b, Policy DM2e, Policy CS10, Policy CS17, Policy CS21
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